PeopleSmart Opt-Out: Don't Let Your Personal Data Be Publicly Available

In today's digital age, protecting personal information is more critical than ever. One option is to opt out of people's search websites like PeopleSmart. PeopleSmart collects and sells personal information about individuals, including their name, address, phone number, and criminal records. If your privacy is a concern, you can opt out of having your information included on PeopleSmart's website.

How to Opt-Out of PeopleSmart

There are two ways to opt out of PeopleSmart:

You can opt out of PeopleSmart online by visiting their website and clicking the "Do Not Sell My Info" link at the bottom. 

This link will redirect you to BeenVerified: https://www.beenverified.com/app/optout/search.

You will then be asked to provide your information. Then, select the correct profile and hit "Proceed to Opt Out."

You will then need to visit your email to click the confirmation link. Once confirmed, your information will be removed in 5-7 days. 

You can also opt out of PeopleSmart by mail by sending a letter to:

PeopleSmart

PO Box 232

Westminster, CA 92683

Include your address, name, phone number, and email address in your letter. PeopleSmart will remove your information from their website within 5-7 days of receiving your letter.

Why You Should Opt Out of PeopleSmart

There are several reasons why you should opt out of PeopleSmart:

• To protect your privacy, PeopleSmart collects much personal information about individuals, including their name, address, phone number, and criminal records. If this information is not protected, it could be used by identity thieves to commit fraud or other crimes.
• To avoid being contacted by salespeople, PeopleSmart sells your information to third-party companies, who may use it to contact you with sales pitches. To avoid being bothered by salespeople, you should opt out of PeopleSmart.
• To improve your credit score PeopleSmart's information may be used by credit bureaus to calculate your credit score. If you have negative information on your PeopleSmart report, it could lower your credit score. Opting out of PeopleSmart can help to improve your credit score.

How to Remove Your Information from PeopleSmart

Once you have opted out of PeopleSmart, your information will be removed from their website within 5-7 days. However, your information may still be available on other websites. To control your digital footprint, you can use a service like NewReputation. NewReputation is a subscription service that will remove your personal information from various websites, including PeopleSmart.

Conclusion

Opting out of PeopleSmart is a simple way to protect your personal information. By taking this step, you can help to prevent identity theft, avoid being contacted by salespeople, and improve your online privacy.

Once you have completed the PeopleSmart opt-out process, there are 100+ websites that still collect and display your information on the internet. To opt out of all data brokers and receive monthly monitoring and privacy reporting, NewReputation is ready to help.