Press Kit
Everything you need to cover OfflistMe: one-line pitch, company facts, pre-approved quotes, logos, statistics, and direct press contact. Quotes are provided for attribution; verify time-sensitive counts before publication.
One-Line Pitch
OfflistMe is a $9 one-time alternative to recurring data-removal services, with 1009 recorded workflow profiles and user-controlled sending from the user's own inbox.
Boilerplate Description
OfflistMe is a browser-based privacy tool that generates user-reviewed opt-out request drafts for 1009 recorded workflow profiles, launched in January 2026. It uses a one-time payment model starting at $9. The opt-out workflow is designed for local processing and user-controlled sending rather than a provider-managed authorized-agent service. Users review the destination, information requested, and applicable route before sending. The separate 1018-candidate research universe combines catalog and discovery records with evidence states and missing fields; it is not a claim that every record is fully verified or customer-ready.
Facts at a Glance
| Founded | January 2026 |
| Founder | Rahul Kandoriya |
| Category | Privacy tool (data broker removal) |
| Pricing model | One-time payment (from $9) |
| Workflow profiles | 1009 |
| Research-universe candidates | 1018 |
| User account required | No |
| Government ID handling | Not requested by OfflistMe; a source may have its own requirements |
| Opt-out data handling | Local/browser-side workflow; review current privacy policy |
| Geographic scope | US/global catalog with source-specific eligibility |
| Legal framework | Templates may reference applicable law; not legal advice |
| Press contact | support@offlist.me |
Pre-Approved Quotes
These quotes from Rahul Kandoriya, founder of OfflistMe, are cleared for publication without further approval. For situation-specific quotes or interviews, email support@offlist.me.
“Recurring data-removal plans can turn an ongoing privacy task into an ongoing cost. We are testing whether some users would rather pay $9 once and review and send requests themselves.”
“Some provider-managed workflows may request identity documents so the service can act on a consumer's behalf. We think minimizing disclosure is the safer design trade-off: OfflistMe does not require a government-ID upload to prepare a request, while a provider may still apply its own verification rules. Our design lets the user review and send the request from their own inbox.”
“California's Delete Request and Opt-out Platform gives eligible California residents a centralized route to registered data brokers, subject to the program's scope and exceptions. Outside that route, people may still need provider-specific requests depending on the law, provider, and record source. Records can also reappear as sources and matching rules change. The fight is not over, but the process is becoming more structured.”
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 creates a recurring-cost trade-off. OfflistMe explores when a user-controlled, one-time workflow may fit better and where follow-up remains the user's responsibility.
The ID upload paradox
Some provider-managed workflows and broker routes may request identity verification. Examine how "verify to remove" creates a privacy trade-off and why minimum disclosure matters.
The California Delete Act rollout
California's DROP materials describe a centralized route for eligible residents and registered data brokers. OfflistMe records workflow and evidence states across a 1018-candidate research universe; it does not certify broker outcomes.
The free and one-time category
Many comparisons focus on recurring plans. The $0–$120 range (DIY, free tools, and one-time workflows) deserves clearer coverage of time, evidence, privacy, and follow-up trade-offs.
Data broker re-appearance
A broker can update or republish a profile after removal as sources and matching rules change. The limits of one-time removal deserve more coverage than product comparisons typically offer.
The authorized-agent trade-off
Authorized-agent requests can involve additional verification. OfflistMe deliberately uses user-controlled sending, so the person can review the destination and keep the request record.
Statistics Worth Citing
Numbers journalists have asked us for, with sources where public.
Source Notes and Limitations
Company and product descriptions are supplied by OfflistMe. Catalog counts are dated generated snapshots, not independent market-size estimates, complete broker coverage, or removal-outcome measurements. The research universe includes discovery candidates that are not automatically customer-ready.
- Company story → — founder, operator, and product-origin context.
- Methodology → — local drafting, user-controlled sending, payment/access separation, and limitations.
- Entity research ledger ↗ — dated catalog evidence states and open-field boundaries.
- Promotion-readiness artifact ↗ — explicit approval and field-review gates; not proof of provider outcomes.
- California DROP ↗ — official scope and timing for the centralized California route.
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:
support@offlist.meResponse time depends on availability and deadline. Include the publication, angle, and deadline in your first email.