What Is the Difference Between Data Broker Removal and Reduce My Digital Footprint?

What It Does:
Automatically identifies data brokers that hold your personal information and submits removals on your behalf. This tool focuses on companies that collect and sell your data for profit.
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How It Works:
PrivacyHawk scans the web for data brokers linked to your information and sends removal requests. It typically takes 30–90 days for these requests to process. With ongoing monthly scans, any new or resurfaced data is submitted for removal immediately.
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Who Should Use This:
If you’re concerned about large-scale data collection by third parties (e.g., advertisers or scammers), this tool helps prevent your information from being sold or shared.
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Availability:
This is a Premium and Platinum feature.

What It Does:
Helps you identify old, unused, or risky accounts linked to your email and sends opt-out requests to delete them. It also assists with limiting your exposure to third-party marketers and other privacy risks.
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How It Works:
Scans up to three email accounts (Google, Microsoft, or Yahoo) for companies found in your main inbox. You can send unlimited opt-out requests to request account deletions and prevent these companies from selling your information to third parties.
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Who Should Use This:
Ideal for cleaning up your digital footprint and reducing the number of companies holding your information.
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Availability:
The scanning feature is free, but sending opt-out requests requires a Premium or Platinum subscription.

Use Data Broker Removal to prevent your data from being sold by large-scale brokers.

Use Reduce My Digital Footprint to clean up your digital footprint, ensuring fewer companies hold your personal information.