How we actually get you off the data broker map.
No magic. No trade secrets to hide. Here's the full walkthrough — and the things we promise to never do, no matter how much they'd boost our metrics.
The whole process, in five steps
Most of this is automated. You'll only hear from us when a broker needs you specifically.
- 01
You scan
You give us your name, city, and state. We scan 750+ data brokers and show you exactly who has your data. We never volunteer extra information the broker doesn’t already index.
- 02
You authorize us
One e-signed form (about 30 seconds) gives DBR the legal authority to ask brokers to remove you under the California Consumer Privacy Act. You can revoke it anytime.
- 03
We submit
We open each broker’s opt-out flow on your behalf and submit the request. Some brokers need a CAPTCHA solved, some need you to verify by text or email — we handle the broker side and route anything to you that the broker requires you to confirm yourself.
- 04
You verify (sometimes)
A handful of brokers require the consumer to confirm directly — click a link in your inbox, enter a 6-digit code, or sign and mail a letter. We surface those in your dashboard with exact instructions. Most users complete each step in under a minute.
- 05
We verify the removal
About 45 days after submission, we re-check each broker to confirm your data is actually gone. Only then do we mark it removed — and every result goes on our public ledger with screenshots.
What you'll see on your dashboard
Each broker progresses through a status. You can check at any time.
Sometimes a broker requires you to verify directly.
We pause and surface an action in your dashboard: click an emailed link, enter an SMS code, or — for gov-ID brokers — open the broker's own secure upload portal. Once you complete the step, we resume automatically. No data you provide is stored on our side.
What each plan handles
Free covers the brokers that accept simple opt-outs. Paid tiers unlock the methods needed for harder brokers.
Full feature list and price on the pricing page.
| Capability | Free | Essential | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scan across 750+ brokers | |||
| One-time removal from easy brokers | |||
| CAPTCHA-protected sites + people-search engines | — | ||
| Guided action queue (we walk you through verification) | — | ||
| Quarterly re-scan + auto-resubmit on re-listings | — | ||
| Credit bureau marketing opt-outs | — | — | |
| Government-ID brokers (we link you to their secure portal) | — | — | |
| Mail-only brokers (prefilled letter for you to mail) | — | — | |
| Backend-deletion verification (not just public search) | — | — |
Four things DBR will never do.
These aren't marketing copy. They're locked into our engineering guardrails — a future feature that would violate one of these does not ship.
We never accept your government ID
A few brokers (like LexisNexis) require ID verification. We don’t take custody of the file — ever. We send you straight to the broker’s own secure portal. Your ID never touches our servers.
We never file legal complaints in your name
If a broker ignores you past the statutory deadline, we compile the evidence packet for you to sign and submit yourself. We’re software, not a law firm — and that boundary protects you.
We never sell, share, or broker your data
The whole product exists to fight data brokers. Selling your data to anyone would make us one of them. Not now, not after acquisition, not ever.
We never claim a removal is verified without proof
Every removal we report on your dashboard or our public ledger is backed by a broker confirmation and a follow-up scan. No inflated numbers. No “94% successful” marketing math.
Start with a free scan.
In about 30 seconds, you'll see exactly which data brokers have your information. Then decide which plan removes what.