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How to remove your personal info from PeopleFinder

Q: Is PeopleFinder a data broker?

Yes, PeopleFinder is considered a data broker or people-search site. It aggregates public records and sells personal information such as addresses, phone numbers, and relatives. You have the right to remove this information for your safety and privacy.

Q: Is it free to opt out of PeopleFinder?

Yes. Under laws like CCPA and GDPR, PeopleFinder is required to provide a free method for you to delete your personal information. You should never pay the broker itself for removal.

Stop PeopleFinder (peoplefinder.com) from selling your address, phone number, and relatives' info. Here is the safest way to opt out.

Updated: Apr 19, 2026 · Free to opt out

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Free

Removal Cost

48 hours

Time to Remove

1/5

Difficulty

No ✓

ID Required

What is PeopleFinder?

PeopleFinder.com is a people-search site operated by Intelius, LLC (San Diego, California), a brand of PeopleConnect, Inc. It displays names, addresses, phone numbers, relatives, and background-check data. Because PeopleFinder is one of 21 consumer properties run by the same entity, the most efficient removal strategy targets the parent operator rather than PeopleFinder alone, a single request through PeopleConnect's suppression portal covers all 21 brands simultaneously.

Why your data appears on PeopleFinder

PeopleFinder pulls from Intelius's shared data pipeline, which is sourced from public records (voter rolls, court filings, property records) and third-party commercial purchases. Because it shares infrastructure with ZabaSearch, US Search, Addresses.com, and 18 other domains, your record on PeopleFinder is likely also live on those sibling sites.

Step-by-step: How to remove yourself from PeopleFinder

Step 1: Use the PeopleConnect suppression portal. The most efficient path is suppression.peopleconnect.us. This covers PeopleFinder, Intelius, ZabaSearch, US Search, and all 21 PeopleConnect brands in one submission, more effective than submitting to PeopleFinder.com individually.
Step 2: Create a free account at the suppression portal. Log in or create a free account. You will need to verify your email address.
Step 3: Search for your record. Enter your name and state. The portal will display all matching records across the PeopleConnect network.
Step 4: Select and remove each record. Click "Remove" next to each listing that matches your information. Submit the request.
💡 Tip: Removing via the parent portal (suppression.peopleconnect.us) is more thorough than the PeopleFinder.com-specific form, which does not propagate to all sibling sites.
Step 5: Wait 7 business days. PeopleConnect's processing window is up to 7 business days. After that, verify removal on PeopleFinder.com, ZabaSearch, and US Search individually in an incognito window.
Step 6: Monitor quarterly. PeopleConnect re-imports from public records periodically. Re-check every 90 days and resubmit via the suppression portal if listings reappear.

How long PeopleFinder removal takes

Scenario	Timeframe
Typical (all 21 PeopleConnect brands)	7 business days
Data reappears	Every 3–6 months

What to do if PeopleFinder removal fails

If your record persists after 14 days: email privacy@peopleconnect.us with "CCPA Deletion Request" as the subject, include your full name and the listing URL, and cite California Civil Code § 1798.105. File with the California AG at oag.ca.gov if the 45-day CCPA deadline is missed.

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Instead of navigating complex forms and uploading your ID to verify your identity (which exposes you to more risk), you can send a formal privacy request via email.

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Data Removal Profile for PeopleFinder
Metric	Status	Verdict
Removal Cost	FREE	Mandated by Law
Time to Process	48 hours	Estimated
Difficulty Level	1/5	Easy (Automated)
ID Verification	Not Required	Low Privacy Risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remove my personal data from PeopleFinder?

To remove your data from PeopleFinder, you can submit a formal opt-out request citing privacy laws like CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) or GDPR. You can do this manually on their website, or use Offlist.me to generate and send a strict legal deletion request instantly without creating an account.

Is PeopleFinder a data broker?

PeopleFinder is generally categorized as a data broker or people-search site. These sites aggregate public records and sell personal information such as addresses, phone numbers, and relatives. You have the right to remove this information for your safety and privacy.

Is it free to opt out of PeopleFinder?

Yes. Under laws like CCPA and GDPR, PeopleFinder must provide a free method for you to delete your personal information. You should never pay the broker itself for removal, legitimate opt-out is always free.

Don't stop at PeopleFinder

Your personal data is likely exposed on over 203+ other data broker sites. Removing it from just one isn't enough to protect your privacy.