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How do I remove my information from data broker sites?

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Does EXPOSE store my personal data?

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What is the difference between EXPOSE and data broker sites like Spokeo or WhitePages?

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How to Remove Yourself from PeopleSmart (Step-by-Step)

PeopleSmart is a people search engine that cross-references public records with social media profiles to build detailed dossiers. They're part of the same corporate family as BeenVerified. Here's the annoying part: you need to create an account with them just to opt out. Yes, you have to give them your email to ask them to stop using your data. It's absurd, but it's the process.

Last updated March 18, 2026

> Quick Reference

Go to Opt-Out Page →

Difficulty

Moderate

Time

10-15 minutes

Verification

Re-lists?

3-6 months

Account required

What PeopleSmart publishes about you

nameaddressphoneemailsocial profilesrelatives

Before you start: PeopleSmart is just one of dozens of sites listing your data. Search your name on EXPOSE to see everywhere you are listed. One scan, 30 seconds.

> What to do

1
Search for your profile
Go to PeopleSmart.com and search for your name. Identify your listing from the results. Note any variations or multiple listings you find.
Search PeopleSmart →
2
Create an account
You need a PeopleSmart account to submit an opt-out request. Sign up with your email address. Use a secondary email if you have one, since you're literally giving a data broker more contact info to remove your existing contact info.
3
Navigate to the opt-out page
Once logged in, go to the opt-out page. Search for your record again within the opt-out tool to identify the specific listing you want removed.
PeopleSmart Opt-Out →
4
Submit your removal request
Select your profile from the results and confirm the removal request. You'll need to verify via email.
5
Confirm via email and check BeenVerified
Click the verification link in the email they send you. Then go to BeenVerified.com and submit a separate opt-out there. PeopleSmart and BeenVerified share a parent company and data, so you need to hit both.
BeenVerified Opt-Out →

> Where PeopleSmart gets your data

PeopleSmart combines traditional public records (property, court, voter registration) with social media data scraped from platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. They also purchase data from commercial aggregators. The social media integration is what sets them apart from basic people search sites. They link your social profiles to your real name, address, and phone number, creating a more complete picture than most brokers offer.

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Search your name on EXPOSE to find every data broker, people search site, and public record listing your personal information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need an account to opt out of PeopleSmart?▼

PeopleSmart requires account creation for their opt-out process. It's a frustrating requirement that many data brokers use. Consider using a secondary email address for the account.

Is PeopleSmart connected to BeenVerified?▼

Yes. They share a parent company and data sources. Removing from PeopleSmart doesn't automatically remove you from BeenVerified. You'll need to opt out of both separately.

Does PeopleSmart show my social media profiles?▼

Often, yes. They scrape and aggregate social media data, linking it to your public records profile. Opting out removes this from PeopleSmart, but your social profiles themselves remain public unless you adjust their privacy settings.

Will PeopleSmart re-add my data?▼

Likely within 3-6 months. They continuously pull from public records and social media sources. The account you created for the opt-out doesn't prevent re-listing.

Done with PeopleSmart? You probably have 20 to 40 more broker listings to remove.

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> Quick Reference

> What to do

Search for your profile

Create an account

Navigate to the opt-out page

Submit your removal request

Confirm via email and check BeenVerified

> Where PeopleSmart gets your data

See everywhere your data is listed

Frequently Asked Questions