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PeopleSmart Opt Out Guide

December 5, 2023

To complete a PeopleSmart opt out, follow the steps below. 

PeopleSmart is a data broker site that collects and posts all kinds of personal information publicly online. Through PeopleSmart, anyone can find your details like your contact information (phone number, email, home addresses), work and education history, related contacts, social media profiles, and more. 

Because PeopleSmart is owned by BeenVerified, you can remove yourself from PeopleSmart using the BeenVerified removal process. Removing yourself from BeenVerified requires you to fill out an opt-out form and verify your email address. Your listing should be removed within 72 hours.

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PeopleSmart Opt Out Walkthrough

Opt out from PeopleSmart in five easy steps.

1. Search for your profile on the BeenVerified website

Go to the BeenVerified Opt-Out Page and search for your listing by entering your name and state.

BeenVerified homepage search bar

2. Proceed to opt-out 

Find your listing. Then, click “Proceed to Opt Out” on the right.

BeenVerified Jane Doe listings

3. Submit your opt-out request

Enter your email address (we recommend using a temporary email address) and perform the CAPTCHA.

BeenVerified submit your opt out request

4. Verify your opt-out request 

A confirmation email will be sent to you within a few minutes. Click ‘Verify Opt-Out’ at the bottom of the email.

BeenVerified review and verify your opt out request

You will be redirected to the BeenVerified website to see your opt out confirmation.

BeenVerified opt out request confirmed

5. Receive successful BeenVerified opt-out confirmation

You will receive a final confirmation email that your Been Verified opt-out has been successful.

BeenVerified opt out verified

Congratulations, you’ve now successfully completed a PeopleSmart opt-out! 

But to continue protecting your privacy, it’s highly recommended that you remove yourself from other data broker databases as well.

Who Else Is Selling Your Info? 

You’ve completed your PeopleSmart opt out, but PeopleSmart (and BeenVerified) is not the only data broker selling your personal information online (learn more about data brokers in our comprehensive data broker guide). 

Follow our data broker opt-out guide to see what other data brokers and people search sites you may need to remove your data from. Some of our most popular guides include:

Alternatively, subscribe to DeleteMe to get your personal information removed from these and other data broker sites for you. 

PeopleSmart Opt Outs FAQs

Here are some common questions that people have about PeopleSmart.

What is PeopleSmart.com?

PeopleSmart.com is a data broker website, also known as a people finder or people search site. Individuals/organizations can use PeopleSmart to search for people’s personal information by their name, phone number, email address, or username. 

PeopleSmart reports include personal data like contact information (phone number, email, home addresses), work and education history, related contacts, social media profiles, and more. 

Is PeopleSmart legit?

PeopleSmart is legit in the sense that it shows you people’s personal information – as long as you pay for it, of course. 

How does PeopleSmart get my information?

Sites like PeopleSmart collect people’s information from various online and offline sources – for example, public records, social media, retailer purchase history, loyalty card information, etc. 

To learn more about where data brokers get your data, who buys it, and how having your personal details for sale online can affect you, read our comprehensive data broker guide

Is PeopleSmart free?

PeopleSmart is not free. To see people’s reports, you need to pay a monthly fee. 

PeopleSmart has three pricing plans:

  • Basic, which costs $39 per month and lets you look up 50 people per month.
  • Professional, which costs $69 per month and lets you look up 150 people per month.
  • Business, which costs $99 per month and lets you look up 300 contacts per month. 

You can also get a 7-day trial membership for $1 or $5 (if you want to be able to download people’s reports as a PDF). 

Does PeopleSmart work?

PeopleSmart works as intended, i.e., it gives you access to reports that contain people’s personal information for a monthly subscription. 

Is PeopleSmart reliable?

PeopleSmart provides users with personal information reports on individuals. However, like any data broker, the accuracy of information in these reports varies. Some data may be correct, while other information can be outdated or completely erroneous. 

How do I opt out of PeopleSmart? 

To opt out from PeopleSmart, you need to opt out of BeenVerified. The reason why is that PeopleSmart is owned by BeenVerified. To remove your name from BeenVerified and PeopleSmart, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to https://www.beenverified.com/app/optout/search and find your listing by entering your name and state. 
  2. Beside your listing, click “Proceed to Opt Out.” 
  3. Enter your email address and perform the CAPTCHA.
  4. You’ll get a confirmation email. Click ‘Verify Opt-Out’ at the bottom of the email. You will be redirected to the BeenVerified website to see a confirmation of your opt out.
  5. You will receive a final confirmation email that your Been Verified opt-out has been successful.

Does PeopleSmart notify? 

PeopleSmart can notify users when a person’s information changes, i.e., when they move home, get a new job, etc. 

PeopleSmart does not notify individuals who are being searched. In other words, there is no way for you to know if someone has looked you up on PeopleSmart. 

Is BeenVerified the same as PeopleSmart?

BeenVerified has owned PeopleSmart since 2014. As a result, to opt out of PeopleSmart, you need to opt out of BeenVerified. Opting out through BeenVerified will remove your personal information from both PeopleSmart and BeenVerified. 

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