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

Pipl used to be one of the most powerful people search engines on the open web. They've since pivoted to a B2B-only model, selling identity data to businesses for fraud prevention and compliance. The problem? All that consumer data they collected over the years is still sitting in their systems, and it gets shared with their enterprise clients. There's no opt-out form. You have to email them directly and hope they actually process it.

Last updated March 18, 2026

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Difficulty

Hard

Time

10-15 minutes

Verification

email

Re-lists?

Unknown

What Pipl publishes about you

nameemailphonesocial profilesemployment

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> What to do

  1. 1

    Try searching for yourself on Pipl

    Pipl no longer offers a public search tool, but you can check if your data is in their system by asking someone with a Pipl enterprise account to look you up. If you don't have access, skip this step and send the removal request anyway. It costs you nothing but a few minutes.

  2. 2

    Compose your removal email

    Send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "Data Removal Request." In the body, include your full name, email addresses associated with your profile, and a clear statement requesting deletion of all personal data under CCPA/GDPR (whichever applies to you).

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  3. 3

    Include identifying details

    List any email addresses, phone numbers, or social media profiles you think Pipl might have linked to your identity. The more specific you are, the more likely they'll find and remove the right records. Don't send them a copy of your ID unless they specifically ask for it.

  4. 4

    Reference your legal rights

    Mention CCPA (California), GDPR (EU), or your state's privacy law by name. Companies respond faster when you invoke specific legislation. Include a sentence like "I am exercising my right to deletion under [law]." This isn't optional decoration. It changes how quickly they process your request.

  5. 5

    Wait for confirmation

    Pipl is required to respond within 30-45 days depending on the law you cited. If you don't hear back within that window, send a follow-up email and CC your state attorney general's consumer protection division. That usually gets things moving.

> Where Pipl gets your data

Pipl built its database over years of crawling social media profiles, public records, email directories, and data broker feeds. They cross-reference records to build comprehensive identity profiles linking your name, email, phone, employer, and social accounts together. Since pivoting to B2B, they no longer add new consumer search data, but the existing database is still actively sold to enterprise clients for identity verification and fraud detection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pipl still have my data if they went B2B?▼
Almost certainly. Pipl didn't delete consumer records when they stopped offering public search. They repackaged the same data for enterprise clients. Your profile is likely still in their system unless you've already requested removal.
How long does Pipl take to process a removal?▼
Expect 30-45 days. They're required by law to respond within that timeframe if you cite CCPA or GDPR. In practice, some people report faster turnarounds, but don't count on it.
Will Pipl re-add my data after removal?▼
Unlikely. Since Pipl stopped collecting consumer data for public search, they're not continuously ingesting new records the way traditional people search sites do. Once removed, you should stay removed.
Can I check if Pipl has my data without an enterprise account?▼
Not directly. Pipl shut down their public search years ago. You can send a data access request (separate from deletion) to [email protected] asking what data they hold on you. They're legally required to tell you.

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