How to remove yourself from alamy.com
What they publish
Personal images uploaded by contributors, and metadata/likeness of people who appear in stock photos (including possibly identifiable individuals in captions/keywords).
Removing yourself, step by step
0 of 4 done- If you're a contributor, log in and deactivate/delete your account via Alamy account settings.
- If you're depicted in someone else's photo without consent, email GDPRenquiries@pamediagroup.com citing GDPR Art. 17 erasure and include the specific image URL(s).
- Alternatively, file a takedown via https://www.alamy.com/complaints/ (e.g., no valid model release).
- Allow up to 30 days for a response; escalate if no reply.
Tap a step to tick it off. Progress is saved in this browser only.
How they confirm it
identity confirmation may be requested
If they ignore you
UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) complaint for UK/EU data subjects.
Re-listing risk for this site: Low once erased, unless the same contributor re-uploads
Common questions
How do I remove myself from alamy.com?
Email their privacy address, gdprenquiries@pamediagroup.com. The guide above lists 4 steps, and this page writes the removal request for you to send from your own email.
How long does alamy.com take to remove my information?
"within one month" per GDPR (may extend for complex requests). That is what our research recorded; the site may take longer.
Will my information come back on alamy.com?
Low once erased, unless the same contributor re-uploads. Check again in about 60 days.