⏱ Estimated time: 47 hours of manual work

Opt out of
data brokers
— the complete 2026 guide

150 active data brokers collect, aggregate and resell your personal data every single day. This page lists every official opt-out link. Click on each broker to access the removal procedure — and find out exactly how long it really takes.

150
data brokers
listed
47h
average time
to do it all manually
30d
legal response
window (GDPR Art. 12 / CCPA)
68%
of brokers
ignore the first request
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Important: Even after you opt out, most data brokers can re-acquire your data within the next 6 to 12 months through their partners. A manual removal is never permanent without ongoing monitoring. Sheeldy sends continuous requests on your behalf to guarantee permanent protection.
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The re-consent trap: Every time you accept a website's cookies, install an app, enter a giveaway or leave a pre-checked box ticked, you give back — without realizing it — your consent for your data to be processed and resold to dozens of partners. Data brokers know this and exploit it. That's precisely why a Sheeldy subscription is essential: every month, our AI agent sends fresh opt-out requests on your behalf to guarantee maximum, continuous protection, no matter how active you are online.
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Frequently asked questions about data removal

Why does my data reappear even after I opt out?
Most internet users give back consent to the processing of their personal data without realizing it. Accepting a site's cookies, installing an app, entering a giveaway or leaving a pre-checked box ticked is enough to restart the collection and resale cycle. Data brokers rely on these behaviors to rebuild your profile within weeks. That's why a one-off removal is never enough. A Sheeldy subscription protects you continuously: every month, our AI agent sends fresh opt-out requests to all referenced data brokers, ensuring your data stays deleted long-term, no matter what.
What exactly is a data broker?
A data broker is a company whose business is to collect, aggregate and resell personal information about individuals. This data comes from public sources (company registries, social networks, official records), commercial partners, browsing cookies or purchased databases. On average, every person is listed in more than 150 different databases without knowing it.
Do I have the right to opt out of data brokers?
Yes, absolutely. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), in force since May 2018, grants you several fundamental rights: the right to erasure (Article 17), the right to object to processing (Article 21), and the right to withdraw consent (Article 7). In the US, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar state laws give you the right to know, delete and opt out of the sale of your personal information. In the UK, the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 provide equivalent rights. Any organization processing your personal data must respond to your request within 30 to 45 days.
How long does it take to opt out of every data broker?
On average, each opt-out request takes 15 to 30 minutes: finding the right form, drafting the compliant request, sending it and noting the follow-up date. Across 150 data brokers, that's between 37 and 75 hours of work — not counting the follow-ups, since 68% of brokers ignore the first request. You then have to repeat the process regularly, because your data is constantly being bought by new brokers.
Is my data permanently deleted after a request?
No. This is one of the least-known aspects of privacy management. Even after a confirmed deletion, a data broker can re-acquire your data by buying it from a partner within 6 to 12 months. That's why a one-off removal is never enough: continuous monitoring is required. Sheeldy sends regular requests on your behalf to guarantee permanent protection.
What's the difference between Sheeldy, DeleteMe and Incogni?
DeleteMe and Incogni are US-based services whose data is routed through servers subject to the US CLOUD Act — meaning your personal data could theoretically be accessed by US authorities. Sheeldy is a French & Swiss service, hosted in Switzerland with Infomaniak, fully compliant with the GDPR and European privacy law. On top of that, Sheeldy is two to four times cheaper (€2.50/month or €20/year, compared to €8 to €11 for competitors).
What can I do if a data broker doesn't respond to my request?
If a controller fails to respond within 30 to 45 days of your request, you can file a formal complaint with your data protection authority (the ICO in the UK, the FTC or your state Attorney General in the US, or any EU national data protection authority). These authorities can impose fines of up to 4% of the offending company's global turnover under the GDPR. Sheeldy automatically includes a follow-up and tracking system for every broker contacted.