Radaris Opt-Out Guide

What Radaris Knows About You

Radaris is one of the largest data broker sites in the United States, founded in 2009. They claim to have billions of personal records in their database. Your Radaris profile might include: ^[1]

• Full name and aliases: Including maiden names, nicknames, and name variations
• Contact information: Phone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses
• Property records: Home ownership, property values, real estate transactions
• Court records: Criminal history, civil filings, bankruptcies, liens
• Social media profiles: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X (Twitter)
• Employment history: Past and current employers, job titles
• Education: Schools attended, degrees earned
• Family connections: Relatives, associates, household members
• Financial indicators: Income estimates, spending habits, debts
• Personal images: Photos scraped from public sources
• Partial SSN: In some cases, last four digits of Social Security numbers

Where Radaris Gets Your Data

Radaris aggregates information from multiple sources: ^[2]

• Public records: Property deeds, voter registration, court filings, government databases
• Social media: Public profiles on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other platforms
• Marketing databases: Data from online purchases, surveys, loyalty programs
• Other data brokers: They buy and exchange records with third-party brokers
• Business partners: "Verified business partners" share additional data

Why Radaris Is Dangerous

Having your information on Radaris creates real risks:

• Identity theft: Criminals can use your exposed data to impersonate you
• Stalking and harassment: Your address and phone number are available to anyone
• Doxxing: Detailed profiles make it easy for bad actors to expose your personal life
• Phishing attacks: Scammers use your information to craft convincing personalized scams
• Inaccurate information: Radaris doesn't always verify data accuracy, leading to false or misleading profiles

Step-by-Step Opt-Out Process

Step 1: Find Your Profile

1. Go to Radaris.com
2. Enter your first name, last name, and city/state in the search fields
3. Click the search icon
4. Browse results and find your profile
5. Click the blue "View Profile" button

Step 2: Copy Your Profile URL

When your profile opens in a new window, copy the full URL from your browser's address bar. You'll need this for the opt-out form.

The URL will look something like:

https://radaris.com/p/John/Smith/abc123...

Step 3: Navigate to the Opt-Out Page

1. Return to the Radaris homepage
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page
3. Click "Do Not Sell My Info" in the footer

Or go directly to: radaris.com/page/opt-out

Step 4: Start the Removal Process

1. Click the "Start removing" button
2. Enter your email address
3. Complete the CAPTCHA verification
4. Click "Submit"

Step 5: Verify Your Email

1. Check your inbox for an email from Radaris
2. If not in inbox, check your spam/junk folder
3. Click the verification link in the email
4. You should see a confirmation that your opt-out was successful

Step 6: Check for Additional Profiles

You may have multiple profiles on Radaris (different addresses, name variations, etc.). Search again using:

• Maiden name or previous names
• Previous cities you've lived in
• Phone number instead of name
• Email address

Repeat the opt-out process for each profile found.

Alternative Methods

By Phone

Call Radaris customer service at 855-723-2747:

• Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM ET
• Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM ET

Tell them you want your personal information removed from their database.

By Email

Send your request to [email protected] with:

• Subject: "Data Removal Request"
• Your full name
• Date of birth
• Current and previous addresses
• URL(s) of your Radaris profile(s)
• Clear statement: "Please remove all my personal information from Radaris"

California Residents: CCPA Rights

If you're a California resident, add legal weight to your request:

"Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.105, I am exercising my right to deletion. Please delete all personal information you have collected about me and confirm deletion within 45 days as required by law."

You can also contact Radaris at [email protected] specifically for CCPA requests.

Processing Times and Issues

Radaris states that most opt-out requests are processed within 7-14 business days. However, users commonly report:

• Processing delays extending to weeks
• Verification emails failing to arrive or landing in spam
• Duplicate profiles that weren't caught in initial search
• Profiles reappearing after successful removal

Your Data Will Return

Troubleshooting

Verification Email Never Arrived

• Check spam/junk folders thoroughly
• Wait 15-30 minutes and check again
• Try submitting with a different email address
• Contact [email protected] directly

Profile Still Visible After 14 Days

• Clear browser cache and cookies
• Check from an incognito/private window
• Try from a different device or network
• Call customer service at 855-723-2747
• Send a follow-up email with your original confirmation

Multiple Profiles Found

Submit separate opt-out requests for each profile. There's no bulk removal option through the web form.

Consider Automated Removal

If manual removal feels overwhelming, automated services handle Radaris and dozens of other data brokers:

• Optery - 68% success rate in Consumer Reports testing, free tier for DIY
• Incogni - Automated CCPA/GDPR requests, covers 180+ brokers
• DeleteMe - Human agents plus automation, detailed reports

See our comprehensive data broker opt-out guide for detailed service comparisons.

References

1. Radaris Official Opt-Out Page
2. OneRep - Radaris Opt-Out Guide
3. Security.org - How to Opt Out of Radaris
4. Incogni - Radaris Opt-Out Guide