In this post, we’ll cover what US Search is and Step-by-Step instructions on How to Opt Out of US Search.
What is US Search?
US Search is a people search data broker. You can find out full names, email addresses, phone numbers, ages, names of relatives, home addresses, previous addresses, home values, mortgage payment amounts, social profiles, employment history, and even eviction records of just about anyone on the US Search website. US Search has access to billions of public records and makes obtaining personal information about individuals easy by searching a name, address or phone number.
If you are concerned about your personal data being exposed on data broker sites like US Search, Opt Out and remove it by following the Opt Out steps below.
How do I Opt Out and Remove Myself from US Search?
Currently, there are three ways to remove your personal information from data broker sites like US Search:
- Sign up for Optery's automated opt out and data deletion service. Our service will monitor and remove your profile from dozens of data brokers on an ongoing basis. Click here to sign up and get started with a free account and to learn about our automated service plans.
- Remove your personal information from US Search by following the steps outlined below. Optery provides guides with step-by-step opt out instructions for many other data brokers here.
- If you are a resident of California, you can opt out of data broker sites that follow the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) law. Click here to review Instructions for submitting a CCPA Data Deletion Request.
How do I Opt Out of US Search Manually?
1. Open a web browser and navigate to the US Search home page here: https://www.ussearch.com/. Scroll down to the bottom of the home page and click the Do Not Sell Or Share My Personal Information link.
2. In the web page that opens, click on the expansion arrow under the VIEW PUBLIC DATA TOOLS box and then click the MANAGE MY SUPPRESSION RULES box from within the expansion.
3. You will be taken to the Data Suppression Center form. Your personal data opt out from the US Search website is managed by PeopleConnect. Enter your email address and check the box to agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy in the form and then click Continue.
IMPORTANT: Whenever contacting a data broker, we highly recommend using a disposable email address, and NOT using your own primary email address. Data brokers are known to add you to their marketing lists and databases whenever you contact them, even if the purpose is to opt out! For more info on Disposable Emails click here
4. An on screen message will appear notifying you that an email has been sent to your inbox.
5. Check your inbox for an email from PeopleConnect and open it. Click the VERIFY EMAIL link included in the email.
6. A new window will open. The next step in the opt out process is to enter your date of birth in the field provided. Check the verification box and then click Continue.
7. Next, you will be asked to provide your complete legal name. Enter your first, middle and last name, check the box and then click Continue.
NOTE: If you have more than one name click add another name, fill out the required fields, and then click Continue.
8. A list of records will appear. Find your record and check the circle next to it. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Continue button.
9. You will need to verify your identity for your opt out. Choose the verification method from the drop-down options (email or phone number). Next, you will be asked to enter an email address or phone number that is listed under Verification at the top of the form. Then click Request Verification Code.
10. Once you receive your verification code, enter it where requested and follow the directions to continue. Once you are verified, a confirmation message will appear. Click the Continue button to proceed with your opt out.
11. The last step of your opt out requires you to select Suppressed in the Desired Behavior section. This will remove your personal information from the US Search website. Click the Save button to finalize your opt out.
Congratulations on completing your opt-out. However, there are dozens more people searching sites out there displaying personal information, and they are changing and being updated periodically. It’s virtually impossible for any individual to stay on top of these data brokers on an ongoing basis which is why we offer our premium service that monitors and removes your profile from dozens of data brokers on an ongoing basis. We do all the work, you get your time back and more peace of mind