Take control of your personal and public data
At PublicSeek, we believe you should have control over your information. This page explains your rights regarding the data we handle and the tools we provide to manage that data.
Important Distinction: We handle two types of data differently—your personal User Data (information you provide directly to us) and Public Data (publicly available information we compile from third-party sources). Each has different options for control.
User Data includes personal information you give us when you create an account, make a purchase, or interact with our site—such as your email address, payment information, search history, and communication records.
Subject to applicable state privacy laws, you have the following rights regarding your User Data:
Request confirmation of what personal information we've collected about you and receive a copy of that data.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information in your account.
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising.
We'll verify your identity before processing requests and respond within 30 days.
Public Data is publicly available information we compile from government records, public databases, and other third-party sources. This data appears in background reports when someone searches for you by name on PublicSeek.org.
Note: Most state privacy laws do not apply to Public Data because it's sourced from public records. However, PublicSeek voluntarily provides a free tool to help you manage the visibility of your background report.
We offer a free self-service tool that allows you to suppress your background report from appearing when someone searches your name on PublicSeek and our affiliated people search sites.
To suppress your background report, we need to verify that you're the person in the report. The most efficient way to do this is by matching information you provide (like phone numbers or email addresses) against what's in the report.
This verification information is used only to process your suppression request and is not added to our reports or made available on our website.
If you're a resident of certain states, you may have additional privacy rights under state law:
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide enhanced privacy rights including the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of sales.
Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, and other states have enacted similar privacy laws. Check if your state is covered by contacting us.
Protected Persons: Judges, law enforcement officers, and other legally protected individuals may have additional rights. Contact us for more information about specialized protections.
No. These are separate processes because the data types are different. Deleting your account removes your User Data (login info, search history, payment records). To suppress your background report, you must use our Suppression Tool separately.
Once verified, suppression typically takes effect within a few business days. You'll receive confirmation when the process is complete.
Due to variations in public records data, some information may still appear. If you see Public Data about you after suppressing your report, contact us at privacy@publicseek.org for additional assistance.
Yes. You can call [PHONE NUMBER PLACEHOLDER] to exercise certain User Data rights or get help with the suppression process. Our support team is available Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time.
No. Exercising your privacy rights and using our background report suppression tool are completely free. You do not need to be a subscriber to use these tools.
Not for FCRA Purposes: You may not use PublicSeek for employment screening, credit decisions, insurance eligibility, tenant screening, or any other purpose covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. PublicSeek is not a consumer reporting agency.
Accuracy Not Guaranteed: Public records information may be outdated, incomplete, or contain errors. Do not rely solely on information from PublicSeek for important decisions. Always verify information independently.
Suppression Tool Terms: The Suppression Tool is provided at our discretion and may be modified or discontinued. We reserve the right to restrict its use if we detect abuse.
Questions about your privacy rights or need help managing your data?
PublicSeek Privacy & Data Rights
Phone: 1 (587) 315-5037
Email: privacy@publicseek.org
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Please include your name, contact information, and a clear description of your request. We'll verify your identity before processing any data requests.
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