Kaspr is a LinkedIn prospecting tool that extracts personal phone numbers and email addresses from LinkedIn profiles, making them available to sales reps and recruiters with a single click. If you've been receiving unsolicited sales calls or emails from strangers who found you on LinkedIn, Kaspr may be how they got your details. Here's how to remove yourself from their database.
What Is Kaspr?
Kaspr is a B2B data enrichment platform that operates primarily as a Chrome browser extension. When a Kaspr user visits a LinkedIn profile, the extension instantly reveals personal and professional contact details — including phone numbers and email addresses — that aren't publicly visible on LinkedIn itself.
The types of data Kaspr collects and distributes include:
- Personal and professional email addresses
- Direct-dial phone numbers and mobile numbers
- Full name and current job title
- Company name and employment details
- LinkedIn profile information
- Location data
Kaspr sources its data from a combination of publicly available information, third-party data providers, and its own proprietary data enrichment technology. The platform is particularly popular in Europe, where it was founded, and has expanded significantly into the US and global markets.
Why You Should Opt Out of Kaspr
Even if you're comfortable having a LinkedIn profile, Kaspr takes your exposure to a different level:
- It reveals hidden contact details: LinkedIn lets you control what contact information is visible on your profile. Kaspr bypasses this by pulling data from other sources and attaching it to your LinkedIn identity.
- Your personal phone number is exposed: Many professionals are shocked to discover that Kaspr has their personal mobile number, making them reachable by anyone with a Kaspr subscription.
- Increased spam and cold outreach: Kaspr users can export your contact details and add them to email campaigns and call lists with a single click.
- GDPR concerns: While Kaspr claims GDPR compliance, the practice of enriching LinkedIn profiles with external data without explicit user consent remains controversial among privacy advocates.
How Kaspr Gets Your Data
Kaspr aggregates data from multiple sources including publicly available business directories, company websites, data partnerships, and community-contributed information from its user base. When Kaspr users verify a phone number or email address, that verification may be used to improve data accuracy for other users.
How to Opt Out of Kaspr: Step-by-Step
Method 1: Email the Privacy Team
The most direct way to opt out of Kaspr is by email:
- Send an email to privacy@kaspr.io.
- Use the subject line: "Opt-out Kaspr" or "Data Deletion Request."
- In the body, include your full name, email addresses (personal and professional), phone number, and LinkedIn profile URL.
- Explicitly request that your data be deleted from their database and that you be added to their do-not-collect suppression list.
- Reference your rights under GDPR (Article 17 — Right to Erasure) if applicable.
Method 2: Use the Privacy Rights Page
- Visit the Kaspr Help Center page on data rights.
- Follow the instructions to submit a formal data removal request.
- Provide the same identifying information listed above to help them locate your record.
Keep a Record of Your Request
Always save a copy of your opt-out email and any confirmation you receive. If Kaspr fails to process your request within a reasonable timeframe, you may need this documentation to file a complaint with a data protection authority — especially if you're covered by GDPR or CCPA.
What Happens After You Opt Out
Once Kaspr processes your opt-out request:
- Your data will be removed from the Kaspr database — the company states this happens as soon as possible after receiving your request.
- Your information will no longer appear in the Kaspr browser extension widget when someone views your LinkedIn profile.
- All Kaspr users will be notified of your opt-out and asked to remove your email addresses and phone numbers from their saved contacts.
- You should be placed on a suppression list to prevent your data from being re-added.
Verify Your Removal
After submitting your opt-out request, wait at least one week before verifying:
- Ask a trusted colleague who uses Kaspr to check whether your contact details still appear when they view your LinkedIn profile.
- If your data is still visible, send a follow-up email to privacy@kaspr.io referencing your original request.
- For EU residents, you can escalate to your national data protection authority (such as the CNIL in France or the ICO in the UK) if Kaspr fails to comply.
Reduce Your Exposure on LinkedIn
Since Kaspr enriches data linked to LinkedIn profiles, reducing your LinkedIn exposure can help:
- Review your LinkedIn privacy settings and limit who can see your email address and phone number.
- Remove your phone number from your LinkedIn contact info section.
- Consider whether you need to list your personal email on LinkedIn.
- Adjust your profile visibility settings to limit how much information is available to people outside your network.
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