I was doing a routine privacy audit last weekend and searched my own name online, only to stumble upon a detailed profile on EveryJoe.com. What shocked me wasn't just the data itself, but the history of the domain: this site used to be a popular men's lifestyle and sports blog years ago. Now, it has been completely repurposed into a "100% Free People Search" engine.

Remove your personal info from public databases

Seeing my current address, phone number, property details, and dates of birth neatly packaged on a site masquerading with a legacy blog domain name felt like a massive invasion of privacy. It’s a stark, unsettling reminder of how "dead" or sold domains are being weaponized to aggregate and monetize public records. While I eventually started using Incogni to automate the removal process across hundreds of other data brokers—because it’s incredibly simple, convenient, and saves me from the endless cycle of manual forms—I knew I had to tackle EveryJoe manually first to stop the immediate exposure.

Here is the exact, proven process I used to get my information taken down.

How I Removed My Data from (Took About 10 Minutes)

Step 1: Search for your listing
Go to everyjoe.com and use the search bar to look yourself up. Enter your first and last name, and add your city or state to narrow down the results.

Step 2: Open your profile
Find a matching record in the search results and click either on your name or the "See Results" button to open the full profile page.

Step 3: Navigate to the opt-out page
Scroll the profile page all the way down to the footer and click on the "Do Not Sell My Info" link.

Step 4: Submit your removal request
On the opt-out form, your profile URL should be autopasted into the required field. If it isn’t, go one step back, copy the URL from your browser's address bar, and paste it in. Then click the "Submit" button.
⚠️ CRITICAL TIP: Do not use your primary email address. Data brokers are notorious for harvesting emails from opt-out forms to build new marketing lists. Use a disposable email service (like temp-mail.org) or a dedicated privacy alias for the next step.

Step 5: Confirm via email
Check your inbox (and spam folder!) for a confirmation email from EveryJoe. Open the message and click the "Delete my info" button inside. These links often expire within 24 hours, and unconfirmed requests are silently dropped.

Step 6: Verify removal
Wait a few business days, then search your name again on the site to confirm the listing is completely gone.

What Actually Gets Removed

Once the request is processed, the following information is typically suppressed from their public search results:

• Full name and known aliases
• Current and previous residential addresses
• Phone numbers (mobile and landline)
• Email addresses
• Dates of birth and approximate age
• Property details and associated relatives

Alternative Contact Method: Email Support Directly

If the opt-out form fails, throws an error, or your request hasn't been processed after two weeks, you can email their support team directly at [info@everyjoe.com](mailto:info@everyjoe.com).

Include the following in your email:

• Your full name as it appears on the listing.
• The direct URL of your EveryJoe profile.
• A clear, factual statement that you want your personal information removed.
• Pro Tip: If you are a resident of California, Virginia, Texas, or another state with strong privacy laws, explicitly cite it (e.g., "I am exercising my right to deletion under CCPA Section 1798.105"). This often speeds up the process.

Note: This post reflects my personal experience and the site's current interface as of 2026. Opt-out processes and URLs may change, so always verify the footer links on the site.