How to remove yourself from findmypast.co.uk
What they publish
UK/Irish genealogical records (historical census, parish, military records) and user-submitted family-tree data via a subscription service; can include living individuals within member-submitted trees.
Removing yourself, step by step
0 of 4 done- Review the current data-rights contact on the privacy/cookie policy page.
- Submit a GDPR Subject Access/erasure request (typically via a privacy contact address linked from the privacy policy — verify the exact address, as it may have changed post-Ancestry acquisition).
- Identify the specific record or family-tree entry and your relationship to it.
- Await the statutory response (~1 month under UK GDPR).
Tap a step to tick it off. Progress is saved in this browser only.
How they confirm it
identity/account verification for GDPR requests
If they ignore you
File a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Re-listing risk for this site: Low for historical archival records; user-submitted family trees can be re-added by other members
Common questions
How do I remove myself from findmypast.co.uk?
Use findmypast.co.uk's opt-out page (findmypast.co.uk/privacy-cookie-policy). The guide above lists 4 steps, and this page writes the removal request for you to send from your own email.
How long does findmypast.co.uk take to remove my information?
UK GDPR statutory response window is ~1 month. That is what our research recorded; the site may take longer.
Will my information come back on findmypast.co.uk?
Low for historical archival records; user-submitted family trees can be re-added by other members. Check again in about 60 days.