Remove yourself from PeopleSmart: steps, timeline, and what comes back (2026)
At a glance
- What PeopleSmart is people-search site
- Parent company / network The Lifetime Value Co. (BeenVerified, since 2014)
- Opt-out difficulty Easy: there is no separate PeopleSmart form; the BeenVerified opt-out covers it
- Opt-out URL https://www.beenverified.com/app/optout/search
- Verification required Email
- Time to removal within 24 hours (some sources up to 72 hours)
- Does data come back? BeenVerified/PeopleSmart continuously update from public records; data can be re-added
- Read time 5 min
Most relevant if this is you: Privacy for families
PeopleSmart sells access to personal data on millions of Americans: full name, current and past addresses, phone numbers, email addresses. The free preview confirms your identity. The paid report hands over the dossier. No verification of who is searching or why.
What is PeopleSmart?
A people- and business-contact search site acquired by BeenVerified in 2014; its opt-out is handled entirely through BeenVerified.
PeopleSmart'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 PeopleSmart has on you
A PeopleSmart profile can include a surprisingly detailed picture of your life. Here is what they typically display:
- full name
- 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, family members and known associates, often with links to their profiles
- property records, ownership, estimated value, and neighborhood data
- professional/work history
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, PeopleSmart has enough to paint a detailed picture.
Prefer it handled for you? Delist finds your PeopleSmart 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 PeopleSmart: step by step
- Go to peoplesmart.com and click 'Do Not Sell / Share My Personal Information' (redirects to BeenVerified)
- Enter your first and last name and select your state, then Search
- Find your listing and click Proceed to Opt Out
- Enter your email (use a masked address), complete the CAPTCHA, and click Send Verification Email
- Open the email and click Verify Opt-Out
How long does PeopleSmart removal take?
After you complete the opt-out, PeopleSmart typically processes removals within 24 hours (some sources up to 72 hours).
The catch: your data comes back
The most important thing to understand about PeopleSmart removal: it is temporary.
BeenVerified/PeopleSmart continuously update from public records; data can be re-added. Recheck periodically.
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. PeopleSmart 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 PeopleSmart shows about you →What PeopleSmart's opt-out does not cover
- Other brokers are not affected. Removing yourself from PeopleSmart does nothing to beenverified.com, peoplelooker.com, neighborwho.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 PeopleSmart 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, PeopleSmart 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 PeopleSmart'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 PeopleSmart take to remove my information?
After completing the opt-out, PeopleSmart typically processes removals within 24 hours (some sources up to 72 hours).
Does PeopleSmart put my data back after I opt out?
BeenVerified/PeopleSmart continuously update from public records; data can be re-added. Recheck periodically.
Is the PeopleSmart opt-out free?
Yes. PeopleSmart'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 PeopleSmart and beenverified.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 PeopleSmart if I use Delist?
No. Delist handles the PeopleSmart 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 PeopleSmart's official opt-out page.
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