MyLife.com is one of the most controversial data broker sites on the internet. Unlike most people search engines that simply list your contact details, MyLife goes a step further by assigning a public "Reputation Score" to individuals — a rating that can influence how others perceive you before they even meet you. The site collects extensive personal data including financial information, criminal records, and social media activity. Here is exactly how to remove your profile from MyLife and protect your reputation.
What Information Does MyLife Collect?
MyLife aggregates an unusually broad range of personal data compared to other data brokers. A typical MyLife profile may include:
- Full name, maiden names, and known aliases
- Date of birth and age
- Current and previous addresses
- Phone numbers and email addresses
- Social media accounts and online profiles
- Financial information — including estimated income and net worth
- Family members and relatives
- Criminal records and court filings
- Photos scraped from the web
- A public "Reputation Score" — a numerical rating assigned to you by MyLife's algorithm
MyLife sources this data from public records, social media platforms, commercial data aggregators, and user-submitted information. The Reputation Score is particularly concerning because it can be influenced by unverified reviews left by anonymous users, and it appears prominently whenever someone searches for your name on the site.
Step-by-Step: How to Opt Out of MyLife
MyLife provides an opt-out process through a CCPA-based request form. The process takes about 5 to 10 minutes, but requires several specific steps:
- Find your profile on MyLife. Go to www.mylife.com and enter your first and last name in the search bar. Click "Search" to locate your listing.
- Copy your profile URL. When you find your profile in the search results, right-click on your listing and select "Copy Link Address." You will need this URL for the removal form. Save it somewhere accessible.
- Navigate to the opt-out form. Go to https://www.mylife.com/ccpa/index.pubview — this is MyLife's official data removal request page.
- Complete the opt-out form. On the removal page, fill out all required fields (marked with asterisks):
- Paste your profile URL in the designated field
- Enter your email address
- Complete the "I'm not a robot" CAPTCHA
- Click "Opt Out"
- Confirm via email. Check your inbox for a confirmation email from MyLife. Click the verification link to finalize your opt-out request.
- Wait for processing. MyLife will acknowledge your request within 24 to 48 hours. Full profile removal typically takes 1 to 2 weeks.
Alternative: Request Removal by Email
If the opt-out form is not working or you encounter technical issues, you can also request removal by emailing privacy@mylife.com or customercare@mylife.com. Include your full name and a direct link to your MyLife profile. While this method may take longer, it provides a paper trail of your request.
Processing Time
MyLife's opt-out process has two phases. First, you will receive an acknowledgment within 24 to 48 hours confirming that your request has been received. The actual removal of your profile from the site typically takes 1 to 2 weeks. After 15 days have passed, search for your name on MyLife again to verify that your profile has been fully removed. If it still appears, contact MyLife directly at the email addresses listed above.
Important Notes and Gotchas
- Your data will likely reappear. MyLife continuously scrapes the internet and public records for new data. Even after a successful opt-out, your profile can be recreated. Plan to check back periodically and resubmit removal requests as needed.
- MyLife has a poor track record with the BBB. The Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about MyLife over the past several years. Be persistent if your initial removal request does not go through.
- The Reputation Score is particularly damaging. Unlike most data brokers, MyLife's Reputation Score can actively harm your personal and professional life. This makes removal from MyLife especially important.
- Do not create a MyLife account. MyLife may prompt you to create an account to "manage" your profile. Do not do this — it provides them with additional verified data and makes removal more complicated.
- Phone removal is also possible. If you prefer, you can call MyLife's customer service to request removal, though the web form and email methods are generally more reliable and provide documentation of your request.
How PrivacyOn Automates This Process
Dealing with MyLife's opt-out process is frustrating enough on its own — but MyLife is just one of hundreds of data brokers that may have your information. Each site has its own removal process, its own timeline, and its own tendency to re-list your data.
PrivacyOn eliminates this entire headache by automating the process across all major data brokers:
- Full data broker coverage — We scan 190+ sites including MyLife, submitting removal requests wherever your information appears
- Handles the entire workflow — From filling out opt-out forms to confirming verification emails, PrivacyOn manages every step without any effort on your part
- Ongoing monitoring and re-removal — When brokers like MyLife re-create your profile (and they will), our system detects it and submits a fresh removal request automatically
- Reputation protection — By keeping your data off sites like MyLife that assign public reputation scores, PrivacyOn helps protect both your privacy and your professional image
MyLife's tendency to reassemble profiles makes one-time manual removal ineffective in the long run. PrivacyOn provides the continuous, automated protection you need to keep your personal information — and your reputation — under your control.