Search your name, usernames, phone number, email addresses, and home address on major search engines
Make a list of websites, data brokers, people-search sites, and social media profiles that show your information
Delete or deactivate old accounts you no longer use
Change privacy settings on active social media accounts
Remove public profile details such as phone number, email, birthday, workplace, and location
Set social media accounts to private where possible
Delete old posts, photos, comments, and tagged content
Ask friends and family to remove posts or tags that expose your information
Opt out of data broker and people-search websites
Submit removal requests to websites that publish your personal information
Use search engine removal tools for outdated or sensitive results
Request deindexing of pages that contain personal information
Contact website owners or administrators and ask them to remove your data
Use account privacy and data deletion tools provided by online services
Remove your information from public records where legally possible
Use a PO box or mail forwarding service instead of your home address
Use a separate email address and phone number for online signups
Turn off location sharing and geotagging on devices and apps
Review app permissions and revoke access to contacts, photos, and location
Delete unused apps and browser extensions that collect data
Clear saved profiles, autofill data, and cookies from browsers
Use privacy-focused browsers and search engines
Set up alerts for your name, email, and phone number
Monitor credit reports and financial accounts for identity misuse
Freeze your credit if needed
Repeat removal requests periodically because data can reappear
Consider professional reputation or privacy removal services if the exposure is extensive