In this post, we’ll cover what AllPeople is and provide step-by-step instructions on How to Opt Out of AllPeople.
What is AllPeople?
AllPeople is the largest free directory of business contacts in the US. It allows users to look up information such as names, emails, professional positions, business information, addresses, and phone numbers of working professionals. The website sources business contact information from government entities and other third-party sites.
Currently, there are three ways to remove your personal information from data broker sites like AllPeople:
- Sign up for Optery's automated opt out and data deletion service. Our service will monitor and remove your profile from dozens of data brokers on an ongoing basis. Click here to sign up and get started with a free account and to learn about our automated service plans.
- Remove your personal information from AllPeople by following the steps outlined below. Optery provides guides with step-by-step opt out instructions for many other data brokers here.
- If you are a resident of California, you can opt out of data broker sites that follow the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) law. Click here to review Instructions for submitting a CCPA Data Deletion Request.
How do I Opt Out of AllPeople Manually?
1) Navigate to the AllPeople website https://allpeople.com/
2) Under the Name section, enter your full name, city, and state, then click Search.
3) Scroll through the search results to find your listing. Once you find your listing, click on your name.
4) After the details of your profile appear, find the EDIT | REMOVE option In the upper right corner. Click Remove.
5) In the next window that appears, select the reason for your profile removal and check the appropriate box. You can provide additional information to assist AllPeople with your removal request in the spaces provided. Complete the security CAPTCHA, then click Submit.
6) Confirmation of your opt out request will appear. Revisit the AllPeople website in a few days to verify your information has been removed.
Congratulations on completing your opt-out!
You have taken a simple, but important step towards reclaiming your privacy. However, there are hundreds of People Search Sites out there displaying peoples’ personal information. They are constantly changing and being updated. It’s nearly impossible to stay on top of these data brokers which is why we offer our premium service that monitors and removes your profile from dozens of data brokers continuously. We do all the work. You get your time back and more peace of mind. Bonus tip: if you’re a business owner worried about the security of your employees, we also have Optery for Business.