How to Opt Out of LocatePeople

LocatePeople.org is a people search website that compiles personal data from public records and makes it available to anyone with an internet connection. If your name, address, or phone number appears on LocatePeople, here's exactly how to get it removed.

What Information Does LocatePeople Expose?

LocatePeople aggregates a wide range of personal details into searchable profiles, including:

• Full name and known aliases
• Current and previous home addresses
• Phone numbers (cell and landline)
• Email addresses
• Age and date of birth
• Relatives and associates
• Property records
• Public court records

This information is compiled from public records databases, voter registrations, property filings, and other data sources. While each piece of data may be individually public, having it all aggregated into one easily searchable profile creates significant privacy risks.

Step-by-Step Opt-Out Process

1. Search for your profile:

   Go to locatepeople.org and enter your first and last name. Select your state and click "Search" to find your listing.

2. Copy your Report ID:

   Once you find the profile that matches your information, locate and copy the "Report ID" number. You'll need this for the opt-out form.

3. Navigate to the opt-out page:

   Go to locatepeople.org/optout/ directly, or scroll to the bottom of the homepage and click the "Do Not Sell My Info" link in the footer.

4. Fill out the opt-out form:

   Enter your first and last name, paste your Report ID number, and provide a valid email address. Complete the CAPTCHA verification and click "Submit."

5. Verify via email:

   Check your email inbox for a verification message from LocatePeople. Click the confirmation link to finalize your removal request.

Alternative Contact Method

If you encounter issues with the online opt-out form, you can send your removal request directly via email to privacy@locatepeople.org. Include your full name, the Report ID, and a link to your profile on the site.

Tips for Successful Removal

• Don't skip the Report ID: The opt-out form requires your specific Report ID to identify the correct record. Make sure you copy this from your profile before navigating to the opt-out page.
• Use a secondary email: Consider using a temporary or secondary email address for the verification process to limit how much personal data you share with the site.
• Search for multiple listings: You may have more than one profile on LocatePeople, especially if you've lived at multiple addresses or used different name variations. Submit separate opt-out requests for each listing.
• Document everything: Take screenshots of your profile and the opt-out confirmation as evidence in case you need to follow up.

LocatePeople Is Just the Beginning

If your information is on LocatePeople, it's almost certainly on dozens of other people search sites as well — sites like Spokeo, BeenVerified, WhitePages, and many more. Removing yourself from all of them one by one is a huge time investment, and it's a process you'll need to repeat every few months.

PrivacyOn eliminates this problem entirely. With automated monitoring of over 100 data broker sites, PrivacyOn submits removal requests on your behalf and continuously re-checks to ensure your information doesn't come back. Plans start at just $8.33 per month, and family plans cover up to 5 people — making it the most cost-effective way to protect your entire household's privacy.

Take Action Today

Every day your information sits on people search sites like LocatePeople, you're exposed to potential identity theft, spam, scams, and unwanted contact. Start by opting out of LocatePeople using the steps above, then consider comprehensive protection with PrivacyOn to cover all the other sites exposing your data.