FreeBackgroundCheck.org opt-out
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FreeBackgroundCheck.org treats an opt-out as a courtesy. Its FAQ says requests go in by fax or mail with proof of identity and address, and its privacy policy gives privacy@freebackgroundcheck.org for privacy requests.
On average, Serus sends about 184 removal requests per person, 89% of them to data brokers, so expect FreeBackgroundCheck.org to be one of many.
Reviewed by Anthon Wansland
Head of Product & Co-Founder
Serus is a privacy company with paid tools to find and remove your personal data. This guide shows the free way to do it yourself.
- Opt-out page
- members.freebackgroundcheck.org
- Method
- Mail or fax, Email
- Privacy email
- privacy@freebackgroundcheck.org
- What you need
- Photo ID
- Cost
- Free
- Last updated
FreeBackgroundCheck.org doesn't say how long removal takes. Under California law, a business has 45 days to act on a deletion request (15 business days for an opt-out of sale).
How to opt out of FreeBackgroundCheck.org
- 1
Ask customer support for the opt-out procedure
The site's FAQ says an opt-out is a courtesy and that you need to contact customer support for the procedure. Support is at support@freebackgroundcheck.org. The site also has an opt-out page to start from.
- 2
Put together proof of who you are and where you live
The FAQ says each person who wants to be opted out needs proof of identity and address with the request, and that incomplete requests aren't processed.
- 3
Send it by fax or mail
FreeBackgroundCheck.org's FAQ says it processes opt-outs only when they arrive by fax or mail. Phone and email requests are refused.
- 4
Send a privacy request by email if you want your data deleted
The privacy policy points privacy requests to privacy@freebackgroundcheck.org. You don't need an account, but the site says it can't act if it can't verify your identity.
Watch out for
- The FAQ says opt-outs are accepted by fax or mail only, while the privacy policy takes privacy requests by email. Use the route that matches what you're asking for.
- Per the privacy policy, the site can't change the original public record. To fix or remove that, you contact the agency that holds it, such as the county or state.
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What FreeBackgroundCheck.org holds about you
- Court and criminal records
- Property records
What FreeBackgroundCheck.org is known to collect, not a check of your listing.
Does it come back?
FreeBackgroundCheck.org doesn't publish a relisting policy. Because the records come from public sources, search for yourself again every few months.
Your rights
California: CCPA. If you live in California, the CCPA lets you ask a business to delete the personal information it holds about you and to stop selling or sharing it. Businesses generally have 45 days to respond.
California: the Delete Act. Data brokers that hold information on Californians must register with the state. California residents can use DROP, the state's Delete Request and Opt-out Platform, to send one deletion request to every registered broker at once.
Other US states. Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas, Oregon and a growing list of other states give residents a similar right to delete. Vermont, Texas and Oregon also make data brokers register with the state. Where no state law applies, the broker's own opt-out above still works for most people.
General information, not legal advice.
Frequently asked
Can I opt out of FreeBackgroundCheck.org by email?
For an opt-out, the site's FAQ says no: it accepts fax or mail only. The privacy policy does list privacy@freebackgroundcheck.org for privacy requests such as deletion.
Do I need to send ID?
The FAQ says each person to be opted out needs proof of identity and address. Send only what the site asks for.
Does cancelling my account remove my listing?
No. The site describes account cancellation as a separate step, done through the customer portal, its help form or support@freebackgroundcheck.org.
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