How to Remove Yourself from PeopleConnect

PeopleConnect is the parent company behind several major people search and background check services including Intelius, TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, and PeopleSmart. Opting out at the PeopleConnect level can help remove your data across their entire network of sites. They are one of the largest operators in the people search industry.

What Data Does PeopleConnect Collect?

PeopleConnect and its subsidiaries collect names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, criminal records, court records, property records, professional licenses, social media profiles, relatives, associates, and demographic information. As a parent company, they maintain one of the largest consumer data repositories in the people search industry, powering multiple branded search sites.

Step-by-Step Opt-Out Instructions

1. Go to https://www.peopleconnect.us/privacy
2. Review the list of PeopleConnect-owned services
3. Click on the opt-out link for each service you want to be removed from
4. For Intelius: go to https://www.intelius.com/opt-out
5. Search for your name and select your record
6. Enter your email for verification and click the confirmation link
7. Repeat the opt-out process for TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, and PeopleSmart
8. Allow 2-4 weeks for all removals to process across the network

What to Expect After Opting Out

Removing your data from PeopleConnect's network takes 2-4 weeks as it needs to propagate across multiple sites. You should verify removal on each individual site (Intelius, TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, PeopleSmart, ZabaSearch, etc.) after the processing period.

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Last updated: February 10, 2026