YellowPages is best known as a business directory, but it also operates a people-search feature that can expose your name, address, phone number, and other personal details to anyone who searches for you. The people-search side of YellowPages is powered by Intelius, which is part of the PeopleConnect family. Here is how to get your information removed from both the people-search results and business listings.
What Information Does YellowPages Expose?
YellowPages people-search results can display a surprising amount of personal data, including:
- Full name and aliases: Current and previous names associated with your records
- Home addresses: Current and historical residential addresses
- Phone numbers: Landline and mobile numbers linked to your identity
- Age and date of birth: Approximate age or exact birth date
- Known associates: Names of family members and people connected to your address history
- Email addresses: Any email addresses tied to your public records
This data is aggregated from public records, data broker partnerships, and the Intelius database. Because Intelius powers the people-search feature, removing your data from Intelius is the most effective approach.
Method 1: Opt Out via the CCPA Page
YellowPages provides a California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) page that anyone can use to request data removal, regardless of where you live:
- Navigate to the CCPA page: Go to yellowpages.com/about/ccpa-yp in your browser.
- Submit a removal request: Follow the on-screen instructions to submit your personal information for removal.
- Verify your identity: You may need to confirm your identity through email verification or by providing additional details.
Method 2: Opt Out Through the Intelius Suppression Center
Since YellowPages people-search results come from Intelius, opting out directly through Intelius is the most thorough approach. This removes your data from YellowPages and other Intelius-powered sites simultaneously.
- Visit the Intelius Privacy Center: Go to intelius.com/privacy-center.
- Enter your email address: Provide a valid email address and agree to the terms of service.
- Check your inbox: Click the verification link sent to your email. This confirms your identity and grants access to your suppression settings.
- Navigate to Suppression Settings: Once logged in, look for the Suppression Settings section in your account dashboard.
- Change your visibility: Set your Visibility status to "Suppressed". This tells Intelius to hide your records from all people-search results across their network.
- Confirm the change: Save your settings and note any confirmation number or reference you receive.
Processing Timeline
Removal requests through both the CCPA page and the Intelius Suppression Center can take up to 14 business days to fully process. During this time, your listing may still appear in search results. Check back after two weeks to verify your information has been removed.
Method 3: Remove a Business Listing
If your concern is a business listing on YellowPages rather than a personal people-search result, the process is different:
- Find your listing: Search for your business on yellowpages.com.
- Click "Edit or Delete Listing": This option appears on your business listing page.
- Follow the prompts: You may need to verify ownership of the business before the listing can be modified or removed.
Contacting PeopleConnect Directly
If the above methods do not work or you encounter issues, you can contact PeopleConnect (the parent company of Intelius) directly:
- Email: Send a removal request to privacy@peopleconnect.us
- Include your full name, any addresses or phone numbers you want removed, and a clear statement that you are requesting deletion of your personal data.
Important Limitations
Warning: Your Data May Reappear
YellowPages and Intelius continuously update their databases from public records and data broker partnerships. Even after a successful opt-out, your information can reappear weeks or months later as new data imports occur. You need to monitor your listing periodically and resubmit removal requests when necessary.
- Suppression is not permanent deletion. The Intelius suppression setting hides your data from public search results but does not guarantee the underlying records are destroyed.
- Other PeopleConnect sites may still show your data. Intelius powers several other people-search sites. While the suppression setting should cover the network, verify your removal on each site individually.
- Use a dedicated email. When submitting your opt-out request, consider using an email address that is not already associated with your public records to avoid adding new data points.
Keeping Your Data Off YellowPages Long-Term
The challenge with YellowPages and Intelius-powered sites is the ongoing nature of the problem. Public records are updated constantly, and data brokers share information across a sprawling network of sites. A one-time opt-out is a good start, but it rarely provides lasting protection.
PrivacyOn handles the entire opt-out process across 100+ data broker and people-search sites, including YellowPages and the broader Intelius network. With continuous monitoring, PrivacyOn detects when your data reappears and submits new removal requests automatically, so you do not have to keep checking back yourself.