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How to remove yourself from FaceCheck.ID

Site
facecheck.id
Category
risk
Difficulty
Hard — a facial index re-crawls the web, so each matched photo/URL must be addressed individually
Time to processnot disclosed

What they publish

Facial images matched across the web (social media, news, blogs, mugshot sites, sex-offender registries, video) tied to a searchable face index.

Owner / network: FaceCheck.ID

Removing yourself, step by step

0 of 4 done
  1. Submit a removal request identifying the specific photo(s)/source URL(s) to take down.
  2. Provide proof of identity/photo ownership as requested.
  3. Await confirmation, and periodically re-check since the index can resurface new matches.

Tap a step to tick it off. Progress is saved in this browser only.

How they confirm it

likely email plus proof of photo ownership/identity

CAPTCHA on their form, so this cannot be automated, and we never try.

If they ignore you

File a DMCA takedown with the host of the source image if it's copyrighted; complaint to the site's hosting provider/registrar for GDPR/CCPA jurisdictions if unresponsive.

Data brokers re-list. Check again in about 60 days.

Re-listing risk for this site: High — continuously re-indexes new web content matching your face

Common questions

How do I remove myself from FaceCheck.ID?

Use FaceCheck.ID's opt-out page (facecheck.id/en/RemoveMyPhotos). The guide above lists 4 steps, and this page writes the removal request for you to send from your own email.

How long does FaceCheck.ID take to remove my information?

not disclosed. That is what our research recorded; the site may take longer.

Do I have to solve a CAPTCHA to opt out of FaceCheck.ID?

Their opt-out form has a CAPTCHA, so you complete it yourself.

Will my information come back on FaceCheck.ID?

High — continuously re-indexes new web content matching your face. Check again in about 60 days.

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