How to remove yourself from Change.org
What they publish
Petition signer names (where displayed publicly) and information about "decision makers" named/tagged in petitions; petition signatures are treated by Change.org as public speech, not confidential records.
Removing yourself, step by step
0 of 4 done- Identify the specific petition URL where your name/signature appears.
- Submit a request via help.change.org/contact-us, or email dpt@change.org, citing "Right to erasure" and the petition URL.
- If you are named as a "decision maker" (petition target) rather than a signer, include that context plus your contact details in the same email.
- Note: account deletion alone does not withdraw prior petition signatures — you must separately request removal.
Tap a step to tick it off. Progress is saved in this browser only.
How they confirm it
none beyond identifying the petition and your relationship to it (signer vs. named decision-maker)
If they ignore you
Re-send citing GDPR/CCPA deadlines explicitly; EU/UK residents can escalate to their DPA; US residents can file a state AG or FTC complaint if a legal basis for removal was ignored.
Re-listing risk for this site: Low — a removed signature/mention won't reappear unless you sign again or a new petition names you
Common questions
How do I remove myself from Change.org?
Email their privacy address, dpt@change.org. The guide above lists 4 steps, and this page writes the removal request for you to send from your own email.
Will my information come back on Change.org?
Low — a removed signature/mention won't reappear unless you sign again or a new petition names you. Check again in about 60 days.