How to Opt Out of TruePeopleSearch

TruePeopleSearch is one of the most widely used people search engines on the internet, aggregating public records and making your personal information — including your home address, phone number, relatives, and more — freely accessible to anyone with a web browser. If you value your privacy, removing your data from TruePeopleSearch should be a top priority. This guide walks you through the exact steps to opt out and reclaim control over your personal information.

What Information Does TruePeopleSearch Collect?

TruePeopleSearch compiles a surprisingly detailed profile on most adults in the United States. Their database pulls from a wide range of publicly available sources, and the resulting profiles can include:

• Full name and any known aliases or maiden names
• Current and previous home addresses, often with property details
• Phone numbers — both landline and mobile
• Email addresses associated with your name
• Age and date of birth
• Names of relatives and associates
• Neighbors at your current and past addresses

This information is sourced from public records such as property deeds, court filings, voter registrations, and commercially available datasets. Even if you are careful about your online presence, TruePeopleSearch may still have extensive data on you.

Step-by-Step: How to Opt Out of TruePeopleSearch

Fortunately, TruePeopleSearch does provide a free removal tool. Follow these steps carefully to submit your opt-out request:

1. Visit the removal page. Go to TruePeopleSearch.com and scroll to the very bottom of the homepage. Click the link labeled "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" to access the removal tool.
2. Enter your contact information. Provide your email address, complete the hCaptcha human verification, and agree to the removal terms.
3. Search for your records. Enter your full name in the search bar. Review all the profiles returned and identify any that contain your personal information.
4. Request removal for each record. Click "View Details" on a matching profile, scroll to the bottom of the page, and select "Remove This Record." You must repeat this step for every listing that contains your data.
5. Confirm via email. Check your inbox (and your spam or junk folder) for a confirmation email from TruePeopleSearch. Click the verification link within 24 hours to finalize your request.
6. Wait for processing. Your records should be removed within 72 hours of confirming your email.

Processing Time

Once you click the verification link in the confirmation email, TruePeopleSearch typically removes your records within 72 hours. After that window has passed, search for yourself on the site again to confirm your information has been taken down. If any listings remain, you may need to submit additional removal requests for those specific records.

Important Notes and Gotchas

• Multiple profiles require separate requests. If TruePeopleSearch has more than one listing for you (which is common if you have lived at multiple addresses), you must opt out of each profile individually.
• Your data can reappear. TruePeopleSearch continuously ingests new public records. If they obtain your information from a new source — such as a recent property purchase or court filing — a new profile may be created even after you have opted out. Check back every few months.
• No identity verification required. The opt-out process does not verify that you are the actual person listed in the profile. You simply need to agree that you are the subject of the record and confirm via email.
• Up to five requests per email. You can submit up to five opt-out requests from the same email address. If you have more than five listings, you may need to use an additional email.
• Removal does not affect other sites. Opting out of TruePeopleSearch only removes your data from their platform. Your information likely exists on dozens of other data broker sites that each require their own opt-out process.

How PrivacyOn Automates This Process

Manually opting out of TruePeopleSearch is just the beginning. Your personal data is likely listed on hundreds of data broker sites, and each one has its own opt-out procedure, processing time, and tendency to re-list your information over time.

PrivacyOn takes this burden off your shoulders entirely. When you sign up, our system automatically:

• Scans 190+ data broker sites — including TruePeopleSearch — to find every listing that contains your personal information
• Submits opt-out requests on your behalf, handling all forms, CAPTCHAs, email confirmations, and verification steps
• Monitors for re-listings on an ongoing basis, so if TruePeopleSearch or any other broker re-adds your data, we catch it and remove it again
• Provides a dashboard where you can track every removal in real time and see exactly which brokers had your data

Instead of spending hours on repetitive opt-out forms and remembering to check back every few months, PrivacyOn gives you continuous, automated protection. Your privacy is maintained around the clock — not just on the day you remember to opt out.