SpyDialer is a free reverse phone lookup and people search service that allows anyone to find your full name, email address, and partial physical address using just your phone number. Because it offers these lookups at no cost and without requiring an account, your personal details may be more exposed than you realize. Fortunately, SpyDialer provides an opt-out process that lets you request removal of your data from their database.
What Information Does SpyDialer Collect?
SpyDialer aggregates data from a variety of public and commercial sources to build profiles on individuals. The types of information typically found on SpyDialer include:
- Full name
- Phone numbers (cell, landline, and VoIP)
- Email addresses
- Partial physical addresses (city and state)
- Associated names and aliases
While SpyDialer does not display full street addresses in free lookups, even partial information can be combined with data from other brokers to build a detailed picture of your identity. This makes opting out an important step in protecting your overall privacy. Anyone with your phone number can run a free search and instantly access your name and other identifying details, which creates a real risk for unwanted contact, harassment, or social engineering attacks.
How to Opt Out of SpyDialer: Step-by-Step
The opt-out process is free and should take less than five minutes. Follow these steps carefully:
- Search for yourself first:
Before starting the opt-out, open a new tab and go to spydialer.com. Search for your phone number, name, or email to see exactly what information SpyDialer has on you. Note down the details that appear so you know what to include in your removal request.
- Visit the opt-out page:
Navigate to spydialer.com/optout.aspx. You can also find this by scrolling to the bottom of SpyDialer's homepage and clicking "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information."
- Click the START button:
On the opt-out page, click START to begin the removal process.
- Select your state:
Choose your state of residence from the dropdown menu, complete the security CAPTCHA, and click CONTINUE.
- Review the privacy law information:
A page with privacy law details will appear. Read through it and click "GOT IT, CONTINUE" to proceed.
- Fill out the opt-out form:
An opt-out form will appear with fields for your name, address, phone number, and email address. Click the plus symbol next to each category to add the information you want removed.
- Submit your request:
Once you have entered all the relevant details, click "OPT-OUT MY INFO" to submit your removal request.
- Confirm completion:
A confirmation window will appear indicating your opt-out was successful. Click DONE to finish the process.
Processing Time
SpyDialer typically processes removal requests within a few minutes to four business days. After submitting your opt-out, you can verify removal by searching for yourself again on SpyDialer. If your listing still appears after several days, try resubmitting your request.
Important Tips for a Successful Opt-Out
- Only provide information they already have. Do not give SpyDialer any personal details beyond what already appears in your search results. Providing additional data could actually expand your profile rather than reduce it.
- Check for multiple listings. Search for yourself using different phone numbers, email addresses, and name variations. You may have more than one profile on SpyDialer, and each one needs to be opted out separately.
- Try a different browser if you encounter issues. If the opt-out page does not load properly, try clearing your browser cache, switching to a different browser, or using incognito or private browsing mode.
- Set a reminder to check back. Your information may reappear on SpyDialer after a few months because data brokers regularly refresh their databases from aggregators and partner feeds. Check back every three to six months and repeat the process if needed.
Your Data May Reappear
Even after a successful opt-out, SpyDialer may re-list your information during routine data refreshes from their sources. A single opt-out is rarely permanent. Data brokers continuously acquire new records, and your profile can be recreated from updated public records, marketing databases, or third-party data providers. Ongoing monitoring is essential to keep your information off these sites.
Removing SpyDialer Results from Google
Even after your information is removed from SpyDialer, cached results may still appear in Google search results for some time. To speed up the removal of outdated results:
- Confirm your information has been removed from SpyDialer by searching for yourself on their site.
- Visit Google's Remove Outdated Content tool at search.google.com/search-console/remove-outdated-content.
- Enter the URL of the SpyDialer page that previously displayed your information.
- Select the option to refresh Google's outdated result for a page that has changed.
- Submit the request and allow several days for Google to process it.
Beyond SpyDialer: Protecting Your Privacy Across All Data Brokers
SpyDialer is just one of over a hundred data brokers and people search sites that may be exposing your personal information. Opting out of each one individually is time-consuming, and keeping your data off these sites requires ongoing vigilance as profiles frequently reappear.
PrivacyOn automates the opt-out process across 100+ data brokers, continuously monitoring for your information and submitting removal requests on your behalf. Instead of spending hours navigating different opt-out forms and setting calendar reminders to check back, PrivacyOn handles the entire process so your personal data stays private.