ClustrMaps is a people search website that aggregates personal information from public records, property databases, and other data sources to create detailed profiles on millions of individuals. If you have discovered your name, home address, phone number, or other personal details listed on ClustrMaps.com, you can request removal through their opt-out process. This guide explains exactly how to do it.
What Information Does ClustrMaps Collect?
ClustrMaps compiles personal profiles by scraping and aggregating data from a variety of publicly available sources. A typical ClustrMaps listing may include:
- Full name and known aliases
- Current and previous home addresses
- Phone numbers
- Email addresses
- Age and date of birth
- Relatives and associated persons
- Neighbors
- Property records and home values
- Maps showing your address location
What makes ClustrMaps particularly concerning from a privacy standpoint is its emphasis on location data. The site maps your address and connects it to other personal details, making it easy for anyone to find where you live along with a wealth of associated personal information.
Step-by-Step Removal Process
ClustrMaps provides a self-service opt-out process through their website. Follow these steps:
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Search for your profile:
Go to ClustrMaps.com and search for your name or address. Browse the results to find the listing that matches your information and click "View Details" to open your full profile.
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Find the removal option:
Scroll to the bottom of your profile page and look for the "Remove My Info" link. Click it to begin the opt-out process. You can also find this link in the footer of the ClustrMaps homepage under the About section.
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Complete the removal form:
Fill in the required fields including your name, email address, and physical address. This information is used to verify your identity and match it to the correct listing.
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Click "Next Step":
After entering your details, click the "Next Step" button to proceed with the removal request.
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Select information to remove:
You will be presented with checkboxes allowing you to select which pieces of information you want removed. Check all applicable boxes for the most thorough removal.
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Submit the request:
Click "Apply" to submit your removal request. You should see a confirmation message indicating that your request has been received and will be processed.
Alternative: Contact by Email
If you have trouble with the online opt-out form, you can also request removal by sending an email to [email protected] with your full name, the URL of your ClustrMaps listing, and a request to remove your personal information. Include enough identifying details for them to locate your record.
Removal Timeline
ClustrMaps generally processes removal requests relatively quickly compared to many other data broker sites. Here is what to expect:
- Initial processing: Your removal request should begin processing shortly after submission.
- Full removal: Most users report that their information is removed within a few days, though it may take longer in some cases.
- Cached results: Even after removal from ClustrMaps, search engines like Google may still show cached versions of your profile for a period of time. You can request removal of cached results through Google's content removal tool.
Checking for Multiple Listings
It is common to have more than one listing on ClustrMaps, particularly if you have lived at multiple addresses or if there are variations of your name in public records. To ensure complete removal:
- Search for your full legal name
- Search for any maiden names or previous names
- Search for common nicknames or name abbreviations
- Search by your current and previous addresses
- Submit a separate removal request for each listing you find
ClustrMaps May Re-Add Your Information
ClustrMaps continuously scrapes the internet and public records databases for new data. Even after a successful removal, your personal information may be re-added to the site during a future data refresh. There is no permanent opt-out option, so you will need to monitor the site periodically and repeat the removal process if your listing reappears.
Additional Privacy Measures
After removing your information from ClustrMaps, consider taking these additional steps to reduce your overall online footprint:
- Remove your data from other people search sites: ClustrMaps is just one of many. Whitepages, Spokeo, BeenVerified, TruePeopleSearch, and dozens of others likely also have your information.
- Limit public records exposure: Consider using a P.O. Box or registered agent for property ownership, business registrations, and voter registration where permitted by law.
- Request Google removal of cached pages: After your ClustrMaps listing is removed, use Google's removal request tool to speed up the clearing of cached search results.
- Set up monitoring: Regularly search for your name and address online to catch new listings early.
Automate Your Data Removal
Manually opting out of ClustrMaps and every other data broker is a time-consuming task that never truly ends, because these sites continuously re-add information from public records. PrivacyOn solves this problem by automatically monitoring data broker sites for your personal information and submitting removal requests on your behalf on an ongoing basis. Instead of playing an endless game of whack-a-mole with your personal data, you can let PrivacyOn handle the process continuously.