How to Opt Out of Spokeo and Remove Your Data
Spokeo requires finding your specific profile URL and submitting it through their opt-out form with email verification. Data may reappear when sources are refreshed.
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Learn MoreStep-by-Step Guide
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Go to spokeo.com and search for your name and city or state to find your listing
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Click on the profile that matches your identity to open the full listing page
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Copy the full URL of your Spokeo profile page from the browser address bar
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Navigate to spokeo.com/optout in a new browser tab
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Paste your profile URL into the opt-out form field
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Enter a valid email address where you can receive the confirmation link
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Complete the CAPTCHA verification to prove you are not a bot
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Check your email inbox and spam folder for the confirmation message from Spokeo
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Click the confirmation link in the email within 24 hours to finalize removal
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Search for yourself on Spokeo again after 72 hours to verify the listing is removed
About This Opt-Out Process
Opting out of Spokeo's data collection requires following a hard-level process that typically takes 10-15 minutes. The process may involve navigating privacy settings, submitting formal requests, and following up to verify data deletion. Under GDPR and CCPA, companies are legally required to honor valid opt-out and deletion requests within specified timeframes (typically 30-45 days).
After completing the opt-out process, use the following verification method to confirm your data has been removed: Search for your name on spokeo.com after 48 hours to verify removal. Note that some companies may retain certain data required by law or for legitimate business purposes, even after an opt-out request. If your request is not honored within the legal timeframe, you have the right to escalate to your local data protection authority.
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DSAR Email: customercare@spokeo.com
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