Data Broker Opt-Out Toolkit

Data Broker Opt-Out Toolkit

Take your personal information back without losing your mind

Ever Googled yourself and thought, “Why does the internet know where I lived in 2012?” Same.

The Data Broker Opt-Out Toolkit is a step-by-step, consumer-friendly guide designed to help you remove your personal information from people-search websites and data broker databases without confusion, overwhelm, or sketchy services charging you to click a button.

This toolkit walks you through exactly how to opt out, what to expect, and how to stay organized so your data doesn’t quietly reappear later. Privacy made practical. And a little fun.

What This Toolkit Helps You Do

• Reduce your digital footprint
• Remove your personal data from major people-search websites
• Limit how easily strangers can find your address, phone number, relatives, and more
• Protect yourself from spam, scams, and unwanted exposure
• Take control of your data without becoming a privacy expert

This is ideal for anyone who wants more privacy, less visibility, and fewer “why is this online?” moments

What’s Included

✔ Step-by-step opt-out instructions written in plain English

✔ Curated lists of data brokers, organized by priority (so you know where to start)

✔ Direct opt-out links, no scavenger hunts required

✔ Copy-and-paste opt-out templates (no awkward emails to write)

✔ Safety tips and best practices so you don’t overshare while opting out

✔ Maintenance and re-check plan to keep your data from reappearing

✔ Excel Opt-Out Tracking Sheet to:

• Track submitted requests
• Log confirmations
• Schedule follow-ups
• Stay organized and actually finish the process

(Yes, the Excel tracker is included and downloadable.)

Who This Is For

• Consumers who want to protect their personal information
• Anyone concerned about online privacy, identity theft, or oversharing
• Professionals, parents, and public-facing individuals
• People who want a DIY data removal guide without paying monthly fees

No technical knowledge required. No legal background needed.

What This Is Not

This toolkit:

• Does not promise to erase you from the internet forever
• Does not require paid subscriptions
• Does not rely on scare tactics

It gives you tools, structure, and clarity so you can take action confidently.

Why This Works

Most data brokers rely on people not knowing they can opt out or giving up halfway through.

This toolkit removes the friction, gives you a plan, and helps you follow through. Because your personal information was never meant to be public.