How to Opt Out of InfoUSA
Recorded route and removal checklist for InfoUSA (infousa.com). Review the captured evidence, locate your profile when the provider offers a search, disclose only what is necessary, and keep your own request record.
Record verification state
Read the gate definitions →This record clears the bounded catalog/evidence gate used to publish its source-limited route. It is not proof that every field is complete, that a request was accepted or delivered, or that data was deleted.
- Catalog provenance
- Verified
- Bounded evidence gate
- Passed
- Field review
- Open
- Snapshot field states
- Assessed
- Known fields
- 81/258
- Primary source URLs
- 9
Snapshot detail: 177 fields are not recorded in this evidence bundle and 0 preserve explicit uncertainty. Not recorded does not mean absent; it means the current snapshot does not establish the fact. Read the assessment method →
Open field review: Optional Or Contextual Fields. These fields remain bounded as unknown or not recorded; they are not filled by inference.
Looking for detailed screenshots and step-by-step walkthrough? Check out our Dedicated InfoUSA Guide.
Quick Summary & Recorded Route
To request data removal from InfoUSA, first verify the current request route because the latest read-only page observation is cross-domain request-route candidate; entity review required using the recorded privacy contact PrivacyTeam@data-axle.com. The catalog records Email as the primary method, recorded workflow note: Data Axle says it responds within applicable legal timeframes; its 2025 California metrics report a 7-day mean and 8-day median completion time across covered requests, not an individual SLA., and a latest recorded review date of 2026-09-06. This page does not infer request acceptance or deletion.
InfoUSA At a Glance
- Recorded Domain
- infousa.com
- Opt-Out Method
- Catalog Difficulty
- 3/5 (Moderate)
- Recorded Timeline
- Data Axle says it responds within applicable legal timeframes; its 2025 California metrics report a 7-day mean and 8-day median completion time across covered requests, not an individual SLA.
- Government ID Requirement
- Not recorded in this snapshot
- Recorded Geographic Scope
- Global
- Recorded Legal Operator
- Data Axle Inc.
- Parent Entity
- Court Square Capital Partners (This company's long name history: Business Research Services (1972) -> American Business Lists -> American Business Information (ABI) -> infoUSA (1998) -> Infogroup (2008) -> Data Axle (2020, current name). CCMP Capital purchased Infogroup for $460 million in 2010, then sold it to Court Square Capital Partners in 2017, which remains the current owner; Data Axle has itself made acquisitions (e.g. Exact Data, 2021).)
- Evidence Grade
- Cross-domain request-route candidate; entity review required
- Registry Matches
- No match recorded in captured sources
- Recorded Data Domains
- B2B & Sales Intelligence
- Latest Recorded Review
- 2026-09-06
Step-by-Step InfoUSA Request Review
Use this source-limited checklist to review a request for InfoUSA. It does not establish that the provider accepted a request or deleted every copy:
- 1
Locate your listing on InfoUSA
If InfoUSA provides a public search, look for the matching record using only the details needed for matching. Save the profile URL when one is available; do not disclose extra personal information just to search.
- 2
Use the recorded privacy contact
The catalog records PrivacyTeam@data-axle.com as a provider contact. Confirm the current request scope and instructions before sending; you can use OfflistMe's local email draft above.
- 3
Verify and submit only required matching fields
The recorded workflow lists Names, Addresses, Email Addresses, And Phone Numbers That May Be Associated With The Person, The Specific Access, Correction, Deletion, Or Opt-Out Request, Profile, Consumer, Business, Or Legacy InfoUSA Record Context When Available. Provide only what the current provider instructions require and review the recipient before sending. may_be_requested_for_verification
- 4
Complete and save any provider confirmation
The recorded workflow lists Form Confirmation, Identity Verification Confirmation, Appeal Or Completion Notice, Profile Recheck, Source Recheck. Complete those steps only if the current provider page presents them, and retain the confirmation for your own records.
- 5
Review the recorded timing note
The recorded workflow notes Data Axle says it responds within applicable legal timeframes; its 2025 California metrics report a 7-day mean and 8-day median completion time across covered requests, not an individual SLA.. Treat it as source-specific context, not a guarantee of delivery or deletion; follow up through the same route if you need to check the request.
Required Information & Submission Channels
Required Fields
- Names, Addresses, Email Addresses, And Phone Numbers That May Be Associated With The Person
- The Specific Access, Correction, Deletion, Or Opt-Out Request
- Profile, Consumer, Business, Or Legacy InfoUSA Record Context When Available
Submission Channels
- Consumer Privacy Rights Form
- Authorized Agent Form
- Privacy Email
- Global Privacy Control
- Marketing Unsubscribe
Completion Evidence to Save
- Form Confirmation
- Identity Verification Confirmation
- Appeal Or Completion Notice
- Profile Recheck
- Source Recheck
Recorded Data Domains for InfoUSA
The current evidence bundle names the following consumer data domains for InfoUSA. These labels describe the recorded source context; they do not prove that a specific person's record contains every domain.
*Data domain classifications represent documented aggregate intelligence. Presence in a category does not guarantee a specific individual profile exists without manual verification on infousa.com.
Recorded Business Context
These entries come from the captured provider, registry, or other source records for this profile. They describe aggregate or published context and do not establish what appears in one person's record.
Purposes
- Sales Prospecting
- Corporate Marketing
- B2B Lead Generation
- Executive Contact Enrichment
Sources
- Professional Networks
- Corporate Websites
- SEC Filings
Jurisdiction-Specific Privacy Rights
Privacy rights depend on your location, the provider's role, the request type, and statutory exceptions. Use the jurisdiction-specific guides below as starting points and verify the current regulator or legal source before relying on a deadline or exemption.
California (CCPA/CPRA)
California privacy and data-broker rules include deletion and opt-out mechanisms with scope, identity, and exception rules that should be checked against current CPPA material.
CCPA Opt-Out Guide →Current CPPA data-broker guidance ↗European Union / UK (GDPR)
Erasure rights, response duties, and controller/processor responsibilities depend on the applicable GDPR or UK framework and its exceptions.
GDPR Erasure Guide →EU Commission rights guidance ↗UK ICO erasure guidance ↗Texas Data Broker Law
Texas privacy and data-broker obligations depend on the covered entity, effective date, and request scope; check the current statute and regulator materials.
Texas Privacy Guide →Texas AG data-broker guidance ↗Oregon Consumer Privacy Act
Oregon privacy and data-broker rules have defined rights and obligations whose scope should be checked against the current statute and regulator materials.
Oregon Privacy Guide →Oregon DFR registry guidance ↗Identity Verification & Security Precautions
Recorded identity-matching note: Data Axle says it verifies identity before fulfilling a request and may request government identification. An account is not required to submit a request.
Recorded government-ID note: may_be_requested_for_verification
Recorded Sources & Citations
The ledger below shows the sources recorded for this profile. A source link or URL observation supports only the field and date it documents; it does not prove request acceptance, deletion, or future non-republication:
OfflistMe keeps an internal audit trail of captured observations. A documented URL or registry entry reflects availability in the recorded source snapshot; it does not guarantee that a provider will refrain from future data collection without continuous monitoring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I opt out of InfoUSA?+
The catalog records PrivacyTeam@data-axle.com as a provider contact. Confirm the current request scope and send only the minimum matching information needed for the provider to locate your record.
Does InfoUSA require a government ID for removal?+
may_be_requested_for_verification
How long does InfoUSA take to process opt-out requests?+
The recorded workflow notes Data Axle says it responds within applicable legal timeframes; its 2025 California metrics report a 7-day mean and 8-day median completion time across covered requests, not an individual SLA.. It is not a service-level guarantee, a statutory conclusion, or proof that every copy was deleted.
Why did my data appear on InfoUSA?+
The captured record names Professional Networks, Corporate Websites, SEC Filings as reported or derived context. This does not independently verify every collection practice or explain the specific source of your listing.
Why does personal data reappear on data brokers after deletion?+
A later source update, a separate provider, or a changed matching rule can create a new or restored listing. This profile does not establish a universal reappearance interval, and OfflistMe does not claim continuous monitoring or automatic re-suppression.
What is the legal operator and parent company of InfoUSA?+
InfoUSA is operated by Data Axle Inc., a subsidiary of Court Square Capital Partners.