Press Kit
Everything you need to cover OfflistMe: one-line pitch, company facts, pre-approved quotes, logos, statistics, and direct press contact. Everything here is on the record and free to use.
One-Line Pitch
OfflistMe is a $2 one-time alternative to $80–130/year data removal subscriptions — covering 200+ brokers, requiring no government ID, and sending opt-out requests from the user's own inbox.
Boilerplate Description
OfflistMe is a browser-based privacy tool that generates legally structured opt-out requests for 200+ data brokers, launched in 2024. Unlike subscription services (DeleteMe, Incogni, OneRep), OfflistMe uses a one-time payment model starting at $2. Unlike most competitors, it does not require users to upload a government ID, does not store user data beyond minimal billing, and does not act as an "authorized agent" — instead, each opt-out request is sent from the user's own email, which strengthens legal standing and eliminates the ID-upload trade-off. OfflistMe's templates cite CCPA, VCDPA, CPA, GDPR Article 17, and similar state laws that give US and EU residents the free legal right to delete.
Facts at a Glance
| Founded | 2024 |
| Category | Privacy tool (data broker removal) |
| Pricing model | One-time payment (from $2) |
| Brokers covered | 200+ |
| User account required | No |
| Government ID required | No |
| Data stored about users | None beyond billing |
| Geographic coverage | US, EU, UK, Canada (primary) |
| Legal framework | CCPA, VCDPA, CPA, GDPR Article 17 |
| Press contact | press@offlist.me |
Pre-Approved Quotes
These quotes from the OfflistMe team are cleared for publication without further approval. For situation-specific quotes or interviews, email press@offlist.me.
“Subscription data removal services turn privacy into recurring rent. The legal right to delete is free — what you're paying $100+ a year for is someone else clicking submit. We're betting users would rather pay $2 once and click submit themselves.”
“Most data removal services ask you to upload your driver's license so they can verify identity to the broker on your behalf. We think that's the wrong trade-off — you're handing sensitive identity documents to a third party to remove your data from other third parties. Our design sends the request from the user's own inbox, which eliminates the ID-upload step entirely.”
“The California Delete Act (SB 362) finally gives California residents a one-stop universal opt-out through the CPPA. That's a big structural improvement. But 49 other US states still require individual broker-by-broker opt-outs, and brokers still re-import from public records every few months. The fight isn't over, just getting more winnable.”
Story Angles
If you're looking for a fresh angle on the data privacy beat, here are stories OfflistMe fits naturally:
The subscription fatigue angle
Privacy-as-a-subscription has quietly become a $100M+ category. OfflistMe is one of the first to argue consumers should pay once or not at all.
The ID upload paradox
Most data removal services ask you to upload your driver's license. The paradox is under-covered — examine how "verify to remove" creates its own privacy risk.
The California Delete Act rollout
SB 362 requires brokers to honor universal deletion via CPPA's DROP from 2026. How are brokers actually responding? OfflistMe tracks this across 200+ brokers.
The "free" category nobody writes about
Every major roundup covers $80–130/year services. The $0–$15 category (DIY, free tools, one-time payment) serves millions but gets zero roundup coverage.
Data broker re-appearance rates
Even after removal, data reappears within 3–6 months. The structural problem with "one-time" removal deserves more coverage than the product comparisons typically offer.
The authorized agent loophole
CCPA lets "authorized agents" act for consumers, but the verification requirements create an ID-upload bottleneck. OfflistMe deliberately avoids this model — worth examining why.
Statistics Worth Citing
Numbers journalists have asked us for, with sources where public.
Brand Assets
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What We Can Comment On
On the record
- • Data broker industry dynamics
- • State privacy law rollout (CCPA, CDA, VCDPA, etc.)
- • Comparison of data removal services
- • Design trade-offs in privacy tools
- • Zero-data architecture patterns
- • Authorized agent vs direct-send trade-offs
Not our lane
- • VPN / antivirus product reviews
- • Credit bureau opt-out processes
- • Identity theft recovery advice
- • Specific ongoing legal cases
- • Speculation on competitor strategy
Press Contact
For interviews, data requests, methodology questions, or anything else:
press@offlist.meWe typically respond within 24 hours, faster on tight deadlines. Include the publication, angle, and deadline in your first email for fastest turnaround.