How to remove yourself from muckrack.com
What they publish
Profiles of journalists, PR pros, podcasters and freelancers — name, title, bio, employer, work address/phone/email, social handles, topics covered, and work history, aggregated from public bylines/social activity plus data journalists themselves add when they "claim" a profile.
Removing yourself, step by step
0 of 5 done- Find your profile URL on muckrack.com (search your name).
- Email hello@muckrack.com with the profile link and ask them to remove it (do not claim the profile first if you want full removal rather than management).
- To edit/restrict instead of fully removing, email privacy@muckrack.com.
- Complete identity verification if requested (email or linked social account).
- California residents may alternatively mail a request to: Muck Rack Privacy Rights, 382 NE 191st Street #74788, Miami, FL 33179-3899.
Tap a step to tick it off. Progress is saved in this browser only.
How they confirm it
email link or social-media-account verification ("we may ask to verify your identity using your email or social media accounts")
If they ignore you
Email legal@muckrack.com; CA residents can file with the California AG; EU/UK residents can lodge a complaint with their local Data Protection Authority under the GDPR rights language in Muck Rack's privacy policy.
Re-listing risk for this site: Muck Rack states it may retain minimal data "to ensure your personal data does not re-enter our system," but because profiles are rebuilt from ongoing public bylines/social activity, staying professionally active can cause a profile to reappear or repopulate.
Common questions
How do I remove myself from muckrack.com?
Use muckrack.com's opt-out page (muckrack.com/journalist-privacy). Or email their privacy address, hello@muckrack.com. The guide above lists 5 steps, and this page writes the removal request for you to send from your own email.
How long does muckrack.com take to remove my information?
not publicly disclosed. That is what our research recorded; the site may take longer.
Will my information come back on muckrack.com?
Muck Rack states it may retain minimal data "to ensure your personal data does not re-enter our system," but because profiles are rebuilt from ongoing public bylines/social activity, staying professionally active can cause a profile to reappear or repopulate. Check again in about 60 days.