Remove yourself from MyLife: steps, timeline, and what comes back (2026)
At a glance
- What MyLife is people-search site
- Parent company / network MyLife.com, Inc. (CEO: Jeffrey Tinsley)
- Opt-out difficulty Hard. Historically one of the most difficult brokers; slow processing and a persistent reputation score
- Opt-out URL https://www.mylife.com/privacyrequest
- Verification required Email
- Time to removal 14 business days stated; often longer in practice
- Does data come back? It can; no universal timing is published
- Read time 5 min
Most relevant if this is you: Privacy for families
MyLife sells access to personal data on millions of Americans: full name and aliases, reputation score (0.00-5.00), current and previous addresses, and phone numbers. The free preview confirms your identity. The paid report hands over the full dossier. There is no verification of who is searching or why.
What is MyLife?
People-search site and 'reputation score' platform that assigns a public 0-5.00 score to individuals based on public records, court records, social media, and user reviews. Subject to $21M FTC settlement (2021) for deceptive practices.
MyLife surfaces information most people do not realize is publicly available: a profile can show a person's home address, relatives' names and approximate age. There is no verification of who is searching, or why.
Data categories Delist has recorded for MyLife
Delist's broker records list these categories for MyLife profiles:
- full name and aliases
- reputation score (0.00-5.00)
- current and previous addresses, a person's current or former postal address
- phone numbers, landline and mobile, sourced from commercial providers and public records
- email addresses, personal and work where available
- age and date of birth
- criminal and arrest records, arrests, convictions, and court filings where available
- court records and lawsuits
- property and car ownership records, ownership, estimated value, and neighborhood data
- job history
- social media accounts, across major platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram
- permits and licenses
- liens
- user-submitted reviews and ratings
- relatives and associates, family members and known associates, often with links to their profiles
These categories are not a check of whether MyLife holds a record about you: a record about a person may include some of them or none, depending on the public records and commercial data linked to that person. Notes after some categories describe that kind of data in general, not what MyLife holds.
Prefer help with this request? Review the current supported removal work and any steps that require you. Start with a free scan.
How to opt out of MyLife: step by step
- Search for your name at mylife.com to find your profile
- Copy your profile URL from the address bar
- Navigate to mylife.com/privacyrequest
- Fill out required fields: first name, last name, state
- Paste your profile URL into the URL field
- Enter your email address
- Complete the CAPTCHA
- Check the California resident box if applicable
- Click 'Opt Out'
- Wait for confirmation email
How long does MyLife removal take?
After you complete the opt-out, the published or documented processing estimate for MyLife is a stated 14 business days, though often longer in practice. Treat that as an estimate rather than a guarantee, and verify the listing after the stated period.
Can your data reappear after removal?
MyLife continuously scrapes data from the internet; removal is rarely permanent. The 'Reputation Score' may persist even after profile removal.
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.
Review the request and its evidence. Delist pursues supported removal requests and tracks their status. Check the current scope and any steps that require you. A provider response and a direct visibility check are separate observations; blocked access is inconclusive.
Run a free scan →What MyLife's opt-out does not cover
- Other brokers are not affected. Removing yourself from MyLife does nothing to reunion.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 MyLife 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, MyLife 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 MyLife'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. 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 MyLife take to remove my information?
A current provider processing period has not been verified. Check the current instructions and save the estimate or deadline the provider gives you.
Does MyLife put my data back after I opt out?
MyLife continuously scrapes data from the internet; removal is rarely permanent. The 'Reputation Score' may persist even after profile removal.
Is the MyLife opt-out free?
Check the provider’s current privacy instructions for costs, account requirements and identity verification. This record does not establish a current free, account-free request flow.
What's the difference between MyLife and reunion.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 MyLife if I use Delist?
It depends on the supported route and any steps the provider requires from you. Review Delist’s current scope and the steps assigned to you. A free scan is separate from paid removal work.
Steps current as of 2026-06-22. Verify on MyLife's official opt-out page.
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