Remove yourself from Information.com: steps, timeline, and what comes back (2026)
At a glance
- What Information.com is people-search site
- Parent company / network Dataveria/Centeda templated cluster
- Opt-out difficulty Moderate - search-then-remove with email verification
- Opt-out URL https://information.com/privacy-rights/
- Verification required Email
- Time to removal 5-7 days
- Does data come back? Can reappear after fresh source data is ingested
- Read time 5 min
Most relevant if this is you: Privacy for families
Information.com sells access to personal data on millions of Americans: full name, age, current and past addresses, phone numbers. The free preview confirms your identity. The paid report hands over the dossier. No verification of who is searching or why.
What is Information.com?
A people-search site that aggregates public records into profiles searchable by name, part of the Dataveria/Centeda templated cluster.
Information.com's particular risk is that it surfaces information most people do not realize is publicly available. A single search reveals your home address, the names of your family members, and your approximate age. All without any verification of who is searching, or why.
What data Information.com has on you
An Information.com profile can include a surprisingly detailed picture of your life. Here is what they typically display:
- full name
- age
- current and past addresses, often going back 10 to 20 years
- phone numbers, landline and mobile, sourced from commercial providers and public records
- email addresses, often going back 10 to 20 years
- relatives/associates, family members and known associates, often with links to their profiles
- public records
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, Information.com has enough to paint a detailed picture.
Prefer it handled for you? Delist finds your Information.com 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 Information.com: step by step
- Go to information.com and click 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' in the footer
- Enter your name, city, and state, complete the CAPTCHA, and click Search
- Open your record and enter your name and email; complete the CAPTCHA and click Submit
- Open the email from Information.com and click 'Confirm Request'
How long does Information.com removal take?
After you complete the opt-out, Information.com typically processes removals within 5-7 days.
The catch: your data comes back
The most important thing to understand about Information.com removal: it is temporary.
Data may reappear as the cluster refreshes; recheck periodically. Over 1 million pages indexed by Google per Onerep.
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. Information.com 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 Information.com shows about you →What Information.com's opt-out does not cover
- Other brokers are not affected. Removing yourself from Information.com does nothing to dataveria.com, centeda.com, councilon.com, 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 Information.com 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, Information.com 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 Information.com'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.
Set a calendar reminder. Your data can return if the broker ingests new source records. Set a recurring reminder to re-check and re-submit. It's tedious but necessary if you are doing this manually.
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 Information.com take to remove my information?
After completing the opt-out, Information.com typically processes removals within 5-7 days.
Does Information.com put my data back after I opt out?
Data may reappear as the cluster refreshes; recheck periodically. Over 1 million pages indexed by Google per Onerep.
Is the Information.com opt-out free?
Yes. Information.com'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 Information.com and dataveria.com?
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 Information.com if I use Delist?
No. Delist handles the Information.com opt-out for you, along with removals across dozens of other data brokers, and monitors for re-listings.
Steps current as of 2026-08-05. Information.com's old opt-out address returns a 404; removals now go through the 'Do Not Sell or Share' page above (verified 2026-08-05). Verify on Information.com's official opt-out page.
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