Endato is a data API service that acts as a search layer on top of Enformion, a major data broker and database gateway. Together, they aggregate public records, phone numbers, addresses, and other personal information into searchable databases used by businesses, investigators, and background check services. If your information appears on Endato, this guide shows you exactly how to opt out and request removal.
What Information Does Endato Collect?
Endato and its parent company Enformion aggregate a wide range of personal data, including:
- Full name, date of birth, and age
- Current and historical addresses
- Phone numbers and email addresses
- Relatives and associates
- Property records and asset information
- Court records and legal filings
- Vehicle registration data
- Business affiliations
This data is sourced from public records, commercial databases, and other data brokers. It feeds into a broad ecosystem: opting out of Endato alone won’t remove your data from every downstream site that sources from Enformion. To understand the full picture, see how data brokers get your information.
Why You Should Opt Out of Endato
Endato’s data is primarily sold via API to other services — background check companies, skip tracers, and people-search sites. That means your personal information isn’t just sitting on one website; it’s being distributed to an unknown number of downstream consumers. Opting out at the source (Enformion/Endato) can reduce the spread of your data across the entire network of sites that pull from this database.
How to Opt Out of Endato (Step by Step)
Endato’s opt-out process is managed through Enformion’s privacy portal, since Endato is an Enformion product. Here’s how to do it:
- Go to the Enformion opt-out portal. Visit enformion.com/opt-out in your web browser.
- Enter your email address and name. Fill in the required fields and complete the reCAPTCHA verification to prove you’re not a bot.
- Check your email for a verification link. Enformion will send you an email with a link to access the full opt-out form. Check your spam folder if it doesn’t arrive within a few minutes.
- Click the verification link. The link will take you to the opt-out form. Note that the link expires, so click it promptly. If you wait more than 24 hours, you’ll need to restart the process.
- Fill out the opt-out form. Enter the personal information that matches the record you want removed — name, address, date of birth, etc. The more accurately it matches what’s in their database, the faster the removal.
- Submit and wait. Enformion states that records are typically removed within 3 business days of form submission.
Opt out of both Endato and Enformion
Since Endato is powered by Enformion, submitting through the Enformion privacy portal should cover both services. However, Endato also has its own “Do Not Sell” page at endato.com/notice-at-collection where you can submit a separate request under California’s CCPA. Filing both requests provides the broadest coverage.
What About Tracers.com?
Tracers.com is another Enformion-affiliated service. The same opt-out submitted through the Enformion privacy portal should also apply to Tracers. If you want to be thorough, you can also visit our Tracers opt-out guide for additional steps.
Important limitations
Enformion’s opt-out applies to their own databases, but it does not remove the data from its original public-record source. Your information may still appear on other sites that source from the same public records. Enformion also regularly receives new records, so your information may reappear over time even after a successful opt-out.
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Tips for a Successful Opt-Out
- Use the same email address and name format that appears in Endato’s records if possible.
- If you have multiple records (maiden name, old addresses), you may need to submit separate opt-out requests for each.
- Save a screenshot or confirmation of your submission for your records.
- Re-check after 30 days to confirm your information has been removed and hasn’t been re-added.
- If you’re a California resident, reference CCPA rights in your request for stronger legal backing.
Your State Privacy Rights
Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — including California (CCPA/CPRA), Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and others — have a legal right to request deletion of their personal information. Enformion and Endato reference geolocation compliance on their opt-out pages, meaning your eligibility may depend on your state of residence. Even so, the opt-out form is available to everyone regardless of location.
Will My Information Come Back?
Unfortunately, yes — it often does. Because Enformion continuously ingests new public records, a fresh filing (property transaction, court record, voter registration) can trigger your information to reappear. Opting out is a point-in-time removal, not a permanent block.
Remove Your Data From Endato and 100+ Other Brokers
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