Remove yourself from Catalist: steps, timeline, and what comes back (2026)
At a glance
- What Catalist is marketing data aggregator
- Parent company / network Catalist, LLC
- Opt-out difficulty Moderate. Opt-out means exclusion from products; ID and residency verification
- Opt-out URL https://catalist.us/your-privacy-choices/
- Verification required Government ID
- Time to removal CCPA/state: up to 45 days (extendable)
- Does data come back? Catalist's deletion right covers only data collected directly from you, not the bulk voter database. To be excluded from products, use the opt-out, which functions as an opt-out of database inclusion rather than a classic CCPA 'do not sell' (Catalist says it does not sell data commercially)
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Catalist collects and sells consumer data in bulk. You cannot look yourself up, but advertisers, insurers, and data resellers can buy profiles that include you.
What is Catalist?
Democratic/progressive-aligned voter data company maintaining a unified national voter file on 256M+ voting-age individuals (records back 20+ years) combined with census, commercial and specialty data, providing data to progressive organizations for civic engagement. States it does not sell data for commercial use. Unlike consumer people-search sites, Catalist does not offer a public profile lookup, but it still holds and sells your personal data.
What data Catalist has on you
Catalist collects consumer data in bulk for advertisers and data resellers. You cannot look yourself up, but here is what they typically hold:
- full name
- postal address, often going back 10 to 20 years
- date of birth
- voter registration/party
- vote history
- demographics/partisanship modeling
- contact info
- unique ID (DWID)
Not every profile contains all categories. Depth depends on what public records exist in your jurisdiction and how much commercial data has been linked to your identity. For most adults with any public record history, Catalist has enough to paint a detailed picture.
Prefer it handled for you? Delist finds your Catalist listing, files the opt-out, and re-checks and re-files if it comes back — start with a free scan.
How to opt out of Catalist: step by step
- Go to catalist.us, footer → 'Your Privacy Choices'
- Select your state of residence so the form expands
- Enter first/last name, street address, city, state, zip, birth date, email, phone
- Indicate if an authorized agent is making the request
- Provide proof of state residency and verify your identity
- Or email privacy@catalist.us, call (800) 938-9516, or mail 1310 L Street NW #500, Washington, DC 20005, Attn: Data Privacy
- Note: deletion applies only to data collected directly from you, not the bulk voter database. Use the opt-out to exclude yourself from products
How long does Catalist removal take?
After you complete the opt-out, Catalist typically processes removals within CCPA/state: up to 45 days (extendable).
The catch: your data comes back
The most important thing to understand about Catalist removal: it is temporary.
Catalist's deletion right covers only data collected directly from you, not the bulk voter database. To be excluded from products, use the opt-out, which functions as an opt-out of database inclusion rather than a classic CCPA 'do not sell' (Catalist says it does not sell data commercially). Voter data continuously refreshed from election officials, so re-exclusion may be needed. Identity and state-residency verification required.
Data can return after an opt-out if the broker later ingests a new record. Whether and when that happens varies by company and source. Periodic checks can catch re-listings; a monitoring service can re-file when supported.
This is the part Delist handles. Catalist is one of dozens of sites holding your information, and removals do not stay removed on their own. Delist finds where you are exposed, files each opt-out, and re-checks for re-listings — re-filing when your data comes back.
See what Catalist shows about you →What Catalist's opt-out does not cover
- Other brokers are not affected. Removing yourself from Catalist does nothing to Reach (catalist data app), or the dozens of other sites where your data is exposed. Each requires its own opt-out.
- Cached copies may persist. Google and other search engines may cache your Catalist profile for days or weeks after it is removed. Use Google's content removal tool to request de-indexing.
- Multiple profiles may exist. If you have lived in multiple states, changed your name, or have multiple phone numbers, Catalist may have built separate profiles for each variation. Search and opt out of each.
Tips for a successful opt-out
Use a dedicated email. Use an alias or a separate account for removal requests. Keeps your primary inbox out of Catalist's system and keeps confirmation emails organized.
Search every angle. Do not just search by name. Try phone number and email too. You may have more than one listing.
Document the request. Screenshot the confirmation page and save the confirmation email. Useful if you ever need to prove you requested removal.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Catalist take to remove my information?
After completing the opt-out, Catalist typically processes removals within CCPA/state: up to 45 days (extendable).
Does Catalist put my data back after I opt out?
Catalist's deletion right covers only data collected directly from you, not the bulk voter database. To be excluded from products, use the opt-out, which functions as an opt-out of database inclusion rather than a classic CCPA 'do not sell'...
Is the Catalist opt-out free?
Yes. Catalist's opt-out process is free. You do not need to pay or create an account to request removal of your listing.
What's the difference between Catalist and Reach (catalist data app)?
Both are part of the same corporate network, but each maintains separate listings and may require separate opt-out requests.
Do I have to opt out of Catalist if I use Delist?
No. Delist handles the Catalist opt-out for you, along with removals across dozens of other data brokers, and monitors for re-listings.
Steps current as of 2026-06-22. Verify on Catalist's official opt-out page.
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