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: your home address, the names of your family members, and your approximate age. There is no verification of who is searching, or why.
What data MyLife has on you
A MyLife profile can include a surprisingly detailed picture of your life. Here is what they typically display:
- full name and aliases
- reputation score (0.00-5.00)
- current and previous 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
- 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
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, MyLife has enough to paint a detailed picture.
Prefer it handled for you? Delist finds your MyLife listing, files the opt-out, and re-checks that it stays down — 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, MyLife typically processes removals within a stated 14 business days, though often longer in practice.
The catch: your data comes back
The most important thing to understand about MyLife removal: it is temporary.
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.
This is the part Delist handles. MyLife 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 MyLife shows about you →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?
After completing the opt-out, MyLife typically processes removals within a stated 14 business days, though often longer in practice.
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?
Yes. MyLife'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 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?
No. Delist handles the MyLife 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 MyLife's official opt-out page.
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