How to remove yourself from PrivateEye
What they publish
Age, current and past locations, redacted email addresses and phone numbers, relatives and associates. Full/uncensored records (birth, marriage, property, unredacted contact info) are gated behind a redirect to PeopleFinders
Removing yourself, step by step
0 of 5 done- Search and locate your listing by name, city, and state
- Select the correct record and complete the CAPTCHA
- Submit the opt-out request
- Separately opt out of PeopleFinders directly (privateeye.com is a funnel to it) for full coverage
Tap a step to tick it off. Progress is saved in this browser only.
How they confirm it
none beyond CAPTCHA
If they ignore you
Contact PeopleFinders' privacy team directly, since PrivateEye is not the underlying data source
Re-listing risk for this site: High — because PrivateEye is fed by/feeds into PeopleFinders, opting out here alone does not remove the underlying PeopleFinders record, which can re-surface a PrivateEye listing
Common questions
How do I remove myself from PrivateEye?
Use PrivateEye's opt-out page (privateeye.com/static/view/optout). The guide above lists 5 steps, and this page writes the removal request for you to send from your own email.
How long does PrivateEye take to remove my information?
not officially stated; guides report listings typically gone "within a week or so". That is what our research recorded; the site may take longer.
Do I have to solve a CAPTCHA to opt out of PrivateEye?
Their opt-out form has a CAPTCHA, so you complete it yourself.
Will my information come back on PrivateEye?
High — because PrivateEye is fed by/feeds into PeopleFinders, opting out here alone does not remove the underlying PeopleFinders record, which can re-surface a PrivateEye listing. Check again in about 60 days.