Question 1

What is a data broker?

Accepted Answer

A data broker is a company that collects personal information — names, addresses, phone numbers, relatives, and more — and sells it to advertisers, employers, scammers, and anyone else willing to pay. People-search sites like Spokeo, Whitepages, and BeenVerified are the consumer-facing tip of this industry.

Question 2

How does Vaporize My Data work?

Accepted Answer

After you sign up and provide the identifying details brokers use to find you (name, addresses, email, phone), our automation submits the opt-out request on each supported site. You receive an HTML report by email summarizing which removals were submitted, which need email confirmation, and which failed.

Question 3

Do I need to keep paying after my information is removed?

Accepted Answer

Yes — data brokers re-acquire your information from public records and start re-listing you within weeks. The recurring plans (monthly, quarterly, yearly) re-submit opt-outs on a schedule so you stay off. The single-run plan is a one-time scrub with no follow-up.

Question 4

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Plans start at $10 per month for ongoing removal. A one-time scrub is $20. Quarterly is $15 per quarter, yearly is $20 per year.

Question 5

Is my payment information stored?

Accepted Answer

No. We never store card data. All payment processing is handled by Stripe; we only retain the Stripe customer ID and subscription ID needed to manage your subscription.

Question 6

How long does it take for my data to be removed?

Accepted Answer

CCPA requires brokers to process opt-out requests within 45 business days, but most legitimate people-search sites de-list within days to a few weeks. Your email report will show you exactly which sites confirmed removal and which are still processing.

Question 7

What if a broker is not on your list?

Accepted Answer

We're always expanding coverage. Brokers are evaluated based on removal feasibility and traffic. For sites we can't automate, your report will include manual opt-out instructions so you're never left without a path forward.

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