MyLife.com is a people-search and “reputation” website that may display personal details such as names, age, past addresses, relatives, phone numbers, email addresses, and other publicly sourced information. If you found a profile about yourself on MyLife and want it removed or restricted, you can submit an opt-out request directly to the company and take a few follow-up steps to reduce the chance of your information reappearing.
TLDR: To opt out of MyLife.com, find your profile, copy its URL, and submit a removal request through MyLife’s privacy or opt-out process. You may also email MyLife’s privacy team with your profile link and a clear request to remove your personal information. After submitting, save confirmation details, check back after several days, and repeat the process if your information is still visible.
Why Your Information May Be on MyLife
MyLife gathers information from public records, commercial data brokers, social sources, and other databases. Like many people-search websites, it creates profiles that may combine accurate and inaccurate details. Even if you never signed up for MyLife, a profile may exist because the site compiles data from outside sources.
Opting out does not necessarily erase the original public records or remove your data from every other data broker. However, it can reduce the visibility of your information on MyLife itself, which is a worthwhile step for privacy, identity protection, and personal safety.
Before You Begin
Prepare before sending an opt-out request. Having the right information ready helps make the process faster and reduces the chance that your request will be rejected or delayed.
- Your MyLife profile URL: This is the web address of the specific page about you.
- Your full name: Use the name shown on the profile and any former names if relevant.
- Your city and state: This helps distinguish you from other people with similar names.
- An email address: Use an email account you can access, but consider using a privacy-focused or secondary email if you do not want to provide your primary address.
- Screenshots: Capture the profile before removal in case you need evidence later.
Avoid sending unnecessary sensitive information. In most cases, you should not provide a Social Security number, full date of birth, driver’s license number, or financial information unless you are certain it is legally required and you trust the process. For a basic opt-out, your profile URL and identifying details are usually enough.
Step 1: Find Your MyLife Profile
Go to MyLife.com and search for your name. You may need to include your city, state, or age range to narrow the results. If you do not want to use the site’s own search feature, you can also use a search engine with a query such as:
- site:mylife.com “Your Name” “Your City”
- site:mylife.com “Your Name” “Your State”
Open the result that appears to match you. Review the page carefully to confirm that it is actually your profile. MyLife may show several people with the same or similar names, so check addresses, relatives, age, or other visible details before proceeding.
Once you identify the correct profile, copy the full URL from your browser’s address bar. Save it in a text file or note. This link is one of the most important pieces of information in your opt-out request.
Step 2: Use MyLife’s Privacy or Opt-Out Form
MyLife’s removal and privacy pages may change over time, so look for links on the site labeled “Privacy,” “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information,” “Opt Out,” or “CCPA”. These links are often found near the bottom of the website.
When you reach the relevant form, enter the requested information. Typically, you may need to provide:
- Your name as it appears on the profile.
- Your email address for confirmation.
- The URL of the MyLife profile you want removed.
- Your city and state to verify the correct listing.
- A short statement asking MyLife to remove or suppress your personal information.
Use clear, neutral language. For example:
Please remove my personal information and associated profile from MyLife.com. The profile URL is: [paste profile link]. I request that this information be removed from public display and not sold or shared.
After submitting, check your email for a confirmation message. You may be asked to verify your email address before the request is processed. If so, complete the verification promptly.
Step 3: Email MyLife If the Form Does Not Work
If you cannot find the opt-out form, if the form fails, or if your request is not processed, send a direct email to MyLife’s privacy or customer support contact. Look on MyLife’s current privacy policy for the most up-to-date email address. Common privacy-related addresses may include terms such as privacy, support, or customer care, but you should confirm the exact contact on the website before sending personal information.
Your email should be concise and professional. Include enough detail to identify the profile, but do not overshare. A strong request might look like this:
Subject: Request to Remove My Personal Information from MyLife.com
Hello, I am requesting removal of my personal information from MyLife.com. The profile appears to relate to me and is located at: [paste URL]. Please remove this profile and any associated personal information from public display, and confirm when the request has been completed. My identifying information is: [full name], [city and state]. Thank you.
Keep a copy of the email and any response. If you receive a ticket number, save it. Documentation is useful if you need to escalate the request.
Step 4: Wait, Then Verify Removal
Removal is not always immediate. Allow several business days, and in some cases longer, for the request to be processed. After waiting, check the original profile URL in a private or incognito browser window. Also search your name on MyLife again to see whether another version of the profile appears.
If the page is gone, restricted, or no longer displays your personal details, the opt-out may have been successful. If the profile remains visible, send a follow-up message that includes your original request date, your profile URL, and any confirmation number.
It is also wise to check search engine results. Sometimes a MyLife page may be removed from the site but still appear temporarily in Google, Bing, or other search results. Search engines usually update cached results over time, though you may be able to request removal of outdated cached content through the search engine’s own tools.
What If MyLife Asks for Verification?
Some privacy requests require verification to prevent unauthorized removal requests. Verification can be legitimate, but be careful. Provide only the minimum information needed to prove you are connected to the profile. If a request seems excessive, ask why the information is required and whether there is a less sensitive alternative.
For example, confirming an email address or matching a name and location is generally less risky than sending government identification. If you choose to provide an ID, consider redacting unnecessary details, such as the document number, while leaving your name and address visible if required. Always review the site’s privacy policy before submitting documents.
How to Reduce Reappearance
People-search profiles can return because data brokers refresh their databases. Removing your profile from MyLife is important, but it is only one part of broader privacy maintenance.
- Opt out of other data brokers: Sites such as Whitepages, Spokeo, BeenVerified, Intelius, TruthFinder, and PeopleFinders may also display similar information.
- Limit public social media details: Remove addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, family connections, and workplace details where possible.
- Review public records exposure: Property records, court records, business registrations, and voter records may be sources of data.
- Set calendar reminders: Check MyLife and similar sites every few months, especially after moving or changing your phone number.
- Use a separate email for opt-outs: This helps organize confirmations while protecting your primary inbox.
Special Considerations for California and Other Privacy Laws
If you live in a state with consumer privacy rights, such as California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Virginia, or other jurisdictions with privacy laws, you may have additional rights to access, delete, correct, or opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. MyLife’s privacy page should explain how to submit these requests.
When making a legal privacy request, use direct language such as “I am requesting deletion of my personal information” or “I am opting out of the sale or sharing of my personal information.” If you are acting for someone else, such as a family member, you may need authorization to submit the request on their behalf.
Final Checks
After your MyLife opt-out is complete, search your name again from a different browser or device. Confirm that your profile URL no longer exposes personal details. Then document the date of removal and keep all related emails. If the profile comes back, you will have a clear record showing that you previously requested removal.
Opting out of MyLife.com is not a one-time cure for online privacy, but it is a practical and serious step. By submitting a clear request, verifying removal, and monitoring other data broker sites, you can reduce your public exposure and better control how your personal information appears online.
