• Can I Make Specific Deletion Requests?

  Privacy Bee will do everything lawfully possible to help remove your personal information from sites that expose it online. We automatically begin scanning for your data with our list of 1,000+ Data Brokers and People Search Sites, since these sources often pose the most immediate privacy and security risk. This is designed to reduce the most common and high-impact exposures as quickly as possible. Once your License is activated, our Global ResPopular

• Can I Make Deletions Myself or is it all Hands Off?

  No matter which Privacy Bee License you have, you can always take control of removals with our complimentary Deletion Guides. These guides are available for each exposure found on your dashboard and provide step-by-step opt-out instructions. Free Account: Privacy Bee scans to findSome readers

• How Does the Scanning Process Work?

  Understanding every part of the scanning process can feel intimidating at first, but we're here to walk you through it. Privacy Bee scans the internet to identify potential data exposures that may be connected to you. Our scanning process looks for potential data exposures by matching key profile details fSome readers

• 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. color 000000 (StSome readers

• When Will a " Removal in Progress" Deletion be Completed?

  It's completely normal to wonder how long a "Removal in Progress" exposure will take to resolve. While every removal requires time, the timeline depends heavily on the company hosting the information and on how quickly it processes privacy requests. Removal timelines vary because every siteSome readers

• What Sites Does Privacy Bee Scan?

  Privacy Bee scans operate 24/7 in our database of 1,007 Data Brokers (including People Search sites) that frequently sell or expose your info. We've also manually researched and mapped out the PII removal process from an additional 182,318 Custom Sites. We scan a variety of different types of sites and sources to ensure comprehensive results. The particular types of sites/sources that we scan include the following: Data Brokers People Search Sites People Search Site AffiliatesFew readers

• What is the Difference Between "Exposed" and "In Progress"?

  The "Exposed" section of the scanning process is where initial exposures go when found via our scan process, and before any action is taken. After our removal team (real people doing the job) works on the "Pending" exposures, they will be moved to the "In Progress" section. When placed into "In Progress," that means that we are actively working on the removal! Depending on the site, the exposure report can sit in the "In Progress" section for up to three months. Usually, it takes about that lonFew readers

• When will I Begin Seeing Results now That I Have an Essentials or Pro License?

  Completion varies from company to company, but you will see many scrubbed exposures within a few weeks/months, steadily progressing as you remain an Essentials or Pro license holder. We continue monitoring and scanning after removing exposures in case your data reappears. We give companies 60 days to respond, a response time that is based on CCPA and GDPR, which are the US and international standards for data privacy legislation. However, if we haven't heard anything by the end of that period,Few readers

• How Do I Expedite/Prioritize a Data Removal Request?

  If you want a particular site to be moved up in priority for removal, sending Orwell a message is the best way to do this! We can take the links you send in and prioritize them for removal, or our support team will offer guidance on triggering Privacy Bee to send a data removal request for you.Few readers

• Can my Phone Number Information be Removed?

  Yes, your phone number information can be removed, but your profile must be filled out to do this as efficiently as possible. When signing up for a Free, Essentials, Pro, or Signature Services License with Privacy Bee, we ask for a selection of information, including your name, DOB, email, physical address, and phone number. This information is required to pinpoint your online exposures accurately. We need this information to submit data removal requests (paid licenses only), and we must be ablFew readers

• Does Privacy Bee Send my Email Address to Data Brokers?

  Privacy Bee ensures the highest level of security and privacy when transferring data by utilizing entirely safe and secure methods. One such method includes using proxy email addresses originating from Privacy Bee when communicating with Data Brokers. This means that when we interact with Data Brokers, your actual email address remains completely confidential. At no point does a Data Broker receive your personal email address from us, ensuring your privacy and minimizing the risk of unwanted conFew readers