PrivacyHawk is designed to help you reduce your online exposure by removing your personal information from data brokers, company databases, and unwanted email lists. This article explains the types of data PrivacyHawk targets and how our tools help protect your privacy.
Types of Information PrivacyHawk Can Remove
Data Held by Brokers
Records that contain:
Names, addresses, and phone numbers.
Email addresses, social media profiles, and employment history.
Property records, vehicle registrations, and relatives’ information.
How: PrivacyHawk’s Data Broker Removal Tool works on removing your information from these databases.
Information from Company Databases
Examples:
Accounts with subscription services, e-commerce sites, and social networks.
Email accounts tied to apps or services you no longer use.
How: The Reduce My Digital Footprint Tool scans your email to identify potential vulnerailities and allows you to sends opt-out requests to request the deletion of your information or for them to stop selling your information to third parties.
Unwanted Email Subscriptions
Examples:
Newsletters, marketing emails, and promotions from companies you no longer interact with.
How: The Unsubscribe Tool lets you remove yourself from mailing lists, reducing spam and protecting your data from being shared with marketers.
Duplicate or Resurfaced Information
Examples:
Items re-added by data brokers after previous removal.
How: PrivacyHawk’s Data Broker Removal monthly scans catch new or resurfaced items and submit additional removal requests automatically.
What PrivacyHawk Does Not Remove
Data on the Dark Web
While PrivacyHawk alerts you if your information is found in a breach, it’s not possible to remove data from the dark web.
Public Records
Certain types of public records (e.g., court documents or government filings) are not eligible for removal due to legal requirements.
Information Held by Uncooperative Entities
Some companies may refuse to honor opt-out requests. PrivacyHawk will make multiple attempts but cannot guarantee compliance in all cases.
How to Maximize Your Privacy with PrivacyHawk
Run Regular Scans: Use PrivacyHawk tools monthly to catch and remove new items.
Stay on Top of Alerts: Address notifications for breached data or actions needed promptly.
Use All Tools Together: Combine the Data Broker Removal Tool, Reduce My Digital Footprint Tool, and Unsubscribe Tool for comprehensive privacy protection.
Need Help?
If you have questions about the types of information PrivacyHawk can remove, contact us at [email protected]. We’re here to assist you!