Swordfish AI is a contact-finding platform that specializes in locating personal cell phone numbers and email addresses for sales professionals and recruiters. Registered as a data broker with the California Attorney General's office, Swordfish aggregates data from multiple sources to build contact profiles that can include your most private contact details — including the cell phone number you thought was unlisted.
What Information Does Swordfish AI Collect?
Swordfish AI builds detailed contact profiles that may include:
- Full name and professional title
- Personal cell phone numbers
- Direct-dial business phone numbers
- Personal and work email addresses
- LinkedIn profile URL and data
- Current employer and job title
- Location data
What makes Swordfish particularly concerning is its focus on finding personal cell phone numbers — not just work email addresses. Their Chrome extension works across LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, GitHub, and other platforms to match profiles with verified phone numbers.
Your Cell Phone Number Is at Risk
Unlike many B2B data tools that focus on email addresses, Swordfish AI specifically targets personal cell phone numbers. This means sales reps and recruiters may be calling your personal phone using data purchased from Swordfish without your consent.
How to Opt Out of Swordfish AI: Step-by-Step
Method 1: Official Opt-Out Form (Recommended)
- Visit the opt-out page: Go to swordfish.ai/Optout
- Fill in your details: Enter your full name, email address, phone number, and LinkedIn URL.
- Submit the form: Click submit to send your removal request.
- Wait for processing: Swordfish states that all information will be removed within 7 business days from the time of submission.
Processing Timeline
Swordfish AI processes opt-out requests within 7 business days. Once removed, their services will not return any personal information associated with your email address. The information you provide in the opt-out form will never be shared or used in their products.
Method 2: Contact the Data Protection Officer
- Send an email: Write to contact@swordfish.ai
- Include your details: Provide your full name, all email addresses, phone numbers, and LinkedIn URL.
- State your request: Clearly request deletion of all personal data under CCPA or GDPR.
- Request confirmation: Ask for written confirmation of data deletion.
Method 3: Call Directly
You can also make a removal request by calling Swordfish AI at +1 855-596-6906. Have your personal details ready to help them locate your records.
Your Privacy Rights Under CCPA
Since Swordfish AI is registered as a data broker with the California Attorney General, they are legally required to comply with CCPA requests from California residents. Under CCPA, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information Swordfish has collected about you
- Delete your personal information from their database
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
Swordfish also provides a CCPA-specific page and a GDPR compliance page for residents of the EU/UK. Even if you don't live in California or Europe, submitting an opt-out request through their form is typically honored regardless of your location.
Verify Your Removal
After the 7-business-day processing period:
- Ask a colleague with a Swordfish account to search for your name or LinkedIn profile
- Monitor whether you receive fewer unsolicited sales calls to your personal cell phone
- If your data persists, send a follow-up email to contact@swordfish.ai referencing your original request date
Tips for Maximum Protection
- Submit all variations: If you've used multiple email addresses or phone numbers professionally, include all of them in your opt-out request.
- Opt out of related services: Swordfish often appears alongside other contact-finding tools like Lusha, ContactOut, LeadIQ, and Kaspr. Opt out of those as well.
- Tighten LinkedIn privacy: Limit the visibility of your LinkedIn profile to reduce the data these tools can scrape in the future.
- Check regularly: Data brokers can re-collect your information. Check back periodically to ensure your data hasn't reappeared.
Automate Your Data Removal
Swordfish AI is one piece of a much larger data broker ecosystem. Your cell phone number and email address likely appear on dozens of similar platforms. PrivacyOn monitors 100+ data broker sites, automatically submitting removal requests and watching for re-listings — so you don't have to repeat this process across every platform manually.