How to remove yourself from SpyCloud Inc.
What they publish
breached and malware-harvested data — the privacy policy lists "usernames, passwords (including plaintext and hashed), email addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, device information, MAC addresses ... activity artifacts derived from malware/infostealer logs". The CA registry row answers "Yes" to collecting minors' data, account logins, government ID numbers and precise geolocation, and to sharing with the federal government, state governments and law enforcement
Removing yourself, step by step
0 of 5 done- Open https://spycloud.com/legal/dsar/ and complete the request form, choosing deletion and opt-out of sale/share
- Complete the identity verification the portal asks for
- Also use the "Your Privacy Choices" link in the site footer to opt out of disclosures; SpyCloud states it honors Global Privacy Control signals
- California residents only: you may instead email privacy@spycloud.com or call (512) 387-8158
- Keep the confirmation; if deletion is denied under the cybersecurity exception, ask for the denial in writing
Tap a step to tick it off. Progress is saved in this browser only.
How they confirm it
identity verification through the Osano-powered request portal; the fields are not shown on the static page
If they ignore you
California CCPA — complaint to the CPPA or California Attorney General (SpyCloud is a registered California data broker); Texas residents: Texas Attorney General under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act
Re-listing risk for this site: High — new breach and infostealer data is continually ingested
Common questions
How do I remove myself from SpyCloud Inc.?
Use SpyCloud Inc.'s opt-out page (spycloud.com/legal/dsar). The guide above lists 5 steps, and this page writes the removal request for you to send from your own email.
How long does SpyCloud Inc. take to remove my information?
"within the time period required by applicable law" — no figure published. That is what our research recorded; the site may take longer.
Will my information come back on SpyCloud Inc.?
High — new breach and infostealer data is continually ingested. Check again in about 60 days.