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How to Remove Your Info from Whitepages: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Whitepages is a popular online directory with over 275 million records of people in the U.S. It allows anyone to look up a person's information, like their name, address, and court records.

Why Remove Your Information?

You may want to remove your private details from Whitepages to protect your privacy. This can be done through the Whitepages suppression process.

Steps to Remove Your Information from Whitepages:

  1. Visit the Whitepages Opt-Out Page: Go to this link and enter your full name, state, and city to search for your profile.
  2. Select Your Profile: Find and select your profile from the search results.
  3. Copy the Profile URL: Open your profile and copy the URL from your browser.
  4. Go Back to the Opt-Out Page: Return to the opt-out page and paste the profile URL.
  5. Verify the Listing: Make sure you are removing the correct information. Then click "Remove me."
  6. State the Reason (Optional): You may be asked why you're removing your data, but you don't have to provide a reason.
  7. Enter Your Phone Number: Provide your phone number for verification. Whitepages will call you with a code.
  8. Enter the Verification Code: Enter the code provided during the call.

Whitepages opt out form

Opting Out of Whitepages Premium:

  1. Go to Whitepages Premium: Visit this link and search for your name.
  2. Copy the Listing URL: Right-click "Details" and copy the link address.
  3. Submit a Request: Go to this page, select "I need to edit or remove a list," and fill in the required fields. Include the URL you copied earlier.
  4. Submit and Wait: Submit your request and wait for a verification email. Your information should be removed within 48 hours.

FAQs:

  • How long does it take to remove my records? It usually takes up to 24 hours.
  • Can Whitepages collect my data again? Yes, Whitepages might collect your data in the future, so you should remove your information from similar sites as well.
  • What if I need further assistance? You can send a letter to Whitepages' Privacy Manager or email them at support@whitepages.com.

Sign Up for Online Privacy Protection:

After opting out of Whitepages, remember that many other websites may still display your information. To fully protect your privacy and monitor your online presence, consider using a service like Reputation Privacy.

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