What is a Privacy Risk Score?
Your Privacy Risk Score shows how exposed your personal information is online and how easily it could be misused. Dashboard - Privacy Risk Score What the Privacy Risk Score Measures: Your Privacy Risk Score, shown in the top-left area of your dashboard, provides a snapshot of your online privacy risk. It reflects how easily your personal data could be: Found online AccessedPopularWhen will my Privacy Risk Score Improve/Change?
Your Privacy Risk Score may fluctuate, stay the same, or even increase at times. While our goal is always to reduce your score as much as possible, some types of information can remain available online - especially when it comes from legally public sources (such as marriage licenses or certain public records).PopularWhat Do the Sections on My Dashboard Mean?
Your Dashboard provides a real-time overview of your privacy health and the work underway to reduce your online exposure. Each section plays a specific role, and together they tell the story of how your personal data is being monitored, found, and removed. This section represents your current privacy health and how exposed your personal information is.Few readersWhat Does "Closed" Mean?
The status "Closed" can have different meanings depending on the Data Broker or website involved. It can mean: Your data was successfully deleted from the site All possible removal attempts have been exhausted, and the site did not respond There wasn't enough information to confidently verify your identity The exposure didn't fully match the details in your Identity VaultFew readersHow do I Update my Identity Vault?
Updating your Identity Vault is quick and straightforward. You can easily change your name, physical address, email address, phone number, or birthday at any time. Where to Update Your Information Go to the Identity Vault from the left navigation bar. Under the “Add a Record" section, select the box that maFew readersHow do I Manage my Limited Power of Attorney?
Limited Power of Attorney (LPoA): What It Is and How It Works Privacy Bee's Limited Power of Attorney (LPoA) allows us to act as your representative only for privacy-related requests. It does not grant control over finances, legal decisions, or any non-privacy matters.Few readersWhat do the Categories Mean on the Data Brokers Page?
The Data Brokers page lets you view and track your personal data exposures and track the progress of Privacy Bee's removal efforts. Each entry provides a clear snapshot of where your information was found, the actions taken, and the current status of the removal process. CompaniesFew readersHow do I use the Blur My House Feature?
Privacy Bee offers the Blur My House feature to help protect your privacy by blurring images of your home on street-view mapping services such as Google Maps and Apple Maps. Many street-view maps allow anyone to see your home with just an address. This feature helps limit that visibility and gives you greater control over how your property appears online.Few readersHow do I add or Change a Method of Payment?
Adding or changing a payment method is easy! You can start by following these steps: Open the Account Settings page Tap the "Billing" tab to change your payment method (on the left horizontal navigation bar). Select the "Update Payment Method" or "Add Credit Card" buttons. Update Payment Method Add Credit Card (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/8/7/0Few readersHow do I Manage the Potential Exposures in my Identity Vault?
The Identity Vault is your secure hub for storing your Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Here, you can view and update details related to your potential exposures. What You Can Add to Your Identity Vault You can store the following types of information: Names: Maiden names, previous names, nicknames, common misspellings Addresses: Current or past physical addresses Contact Info: Active email addresses and phone numbFew readersHow do I Submit a Custom Removal Request?
It's easy to submit a Custom Removal Request from your Dashboard! However, not all companies are classified as Data Brokers and People Search Sites. For those that aren't, Privacy Bee allows you to submit a Custom Removal Request, so our team can handle it on your behalf. Here's how: Go to the Data Brokers page on the left navigation bar. Click the “Report URL” button in the upper-left corner. Enter the website URL. Select the blue "Submit RequeFew readersWhat is the Controls & Preferences Tab?
The Controls & Preferences tab lets you control how aggressively Privacy Bee removes your personal data. It's designed so you can choose the removal strategy that best suits your comfort level and privacy goals. The People Search Sites and People Search Affiliates are toggled on by Privacy Bee. We recommend reviewing your settings to ensure they reflect the level of privacy protection you're comfortable with. How to Access the Controls & Preferences Tab: Go to your Account SFew readersHow Often Do Scans Run For Each License Tier?
Essentials & Pro Licenses For members with Essentials or Pro licenses, our scans run once every 30 days. This means that, starting from the date your account was created, our system will automatically check for potential data exposures every month. Signature Services Licenses For members with a Signature Services license, scans occur every seven days, starting from the date your account was created.Few readersHow do I Assign a Gifted License to my Spouse/Partner/Friend/Family Member?
Assigning a Gifted License is easy to do from your Dashboard! Here's how: Account Settings page: Please go to the Account Settings page. Tap the "Billing" tab. Click on the blue "Assign License" button under the "Manage Licenses" section. Select the person's name from the drop-down menu. (The names are pulled from the contact information added to the Family Protection page.) Tap the blue "Assign" button. That's it!Few readersWhat is the Search Presence Scan?
The Search Presence Scan shows where your information appears across major search engines and helps identify results that may need removal. The scan reviews results from: Google Bing Yahoo Yandex If your information appears on a People Search Site or its affiliates, the result is automatically escalated for removal unless the site lacks an opt-out path or is identified as unresponsive. About non-compliant sitesFew readersHow Do I Find My Monthly Privacy Report?
The Monthly Privacy Report provides a summary of Privacy Bee's activities on your behalf, highlights any emergent risks, and gives an overview of your current privacy level. You can access it both via email and directly in your Privacy Bee account. 1. Check Your Email Privacy Bee automatically sends your Monthly Privacy Report to your registered email. Look for an email with the subject line: "January Privacy Report."Few readers