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How Do I Use The Deletion Guides?

Even without a Privacy Bee Essentials, Pro, or Signature Services License, you can still take action on many sites. Privacy Bee provides manual removal options for most sites we scan, so you can take your privacy into your own hands at any time.

Deletion Guides are available for all the Data Brokers and People Search Sites in our database, even with a Free Account, and they include step-by-step instructions to make manual removals as easy as possible.

Step 1: Open the Data Brokers Page

From your dashboard:

Go to the left navigation bar
Select Data Brokers

The Data Brokers page allows you to search for companies, review exposure details, and access removal guidance in one place.

Step 2: Search for the Company

To locate a specific site:

Type the company name into the Search Companies bar (top-left corner)
Use the down-pointing carat to expand the information

Data Broker page (Company Search):

Data Broker Page - Company Search

Use the exact company name shown in your Dashboard for the best search results.

Step 3: Open the Deletion Guide

Once you've selected the company:

Click the blue View Activity Feed hyperlink
A sidebar will open on the right side of your screen
You will land on the Activity tab displaying the exposure details
Select the Deletion Guide tab

Activity Feed sidebar with Deletion Guide tab:

Data Broker Page - Activity Feed Sidebar

The Deletion Guide tab contains the most direct steps for removing your information from that specific site.

What You'll Find in the Deletion Guide Section:

On the Deletion Guide page, you can review helpful information such as:

A company overview
The type of personal information the site may expose
Privacy risks if the information remains available
Why the Deletion Guide exists and what it helps you do

How to Request Removal Support (Available for Pro & Signature Licenses:

If you'd like to manually alert our team to a specific exposure, you can also select the blue Report URL button.
This allows you to submit the website or page link and request that our privacy team begin the removal process on your behalf.

To help us take action efficiently, always include the direct link (URL) to the page or website where your information appears whenever possible.

Follow the Opt-Out Steps:

As you scroll down, you'll find the complete Opt-Out Guide for that company. Each Deletion Guide includes detailed steps to walk you through the removal process.

The steps will include:

Instructions for locating your listing on the site
How to submit an opt-out or removal request
Any verification steps the site may require
Screenshots and descriptions to guide you through each step

Every site has its own removal process, but we provide as much guidance as possible so you don't have to figure it out on your own.

Need Help While You're Removing Your Information?

If you have questions while working through the Deletion Guide, you can message Orwell (located in the lower-right corner of your account). Orwell can help connect you to the Customer Support Team.

If you contact support, sharing the company name and the specific step you're on helps us assist you faster.

After You Submit a Removal Request:

Once you complete the opt-out steps, the site may require a processing period before the removal is fully reflected online.

Waiting periods vary by company, and some sites may take longer than others to update their records.

Updated on: 02/02/2026

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