PRIVACY SCAN
Remove your exposed personal info online
Detect exposures, stop identity theft risks, and keep your personal information private.
“Works for me! YouMail is actively clearing my personal information from the web. It’s reassuring to know my data is being protected.”
Fred K.
Take control of your online privacy
Free privacy scan
Instantly detect where your phone number and personal information are exposed online, with the option to remove it.
Remove your phone number from online sites
Delete your personal information from public data broker sites to prevent spam, robocalls, and identity theft risks.
Ongoing detection and removal
Continuous scans to detect and remove new exposures, alert you to risks, and help prevent identity theft before it happens.
Prevent phishing & scams
Reduce spam calls, fake texts, and fraudulent emails by minimizing your online exposure to scammers.
Integration with your YouMail account
Works alongside your second number and spam protection tools, giving you end-to-end protection and privacy control.
Find and remove your personal info from online sites to protect your identity
Frequently asked questions
Is the privacy scan really free?
Yes. You can run a free privacy scan to see where your phone number and personal information may be exposed online.
Can YouMail remove my data automatically?
Yes. With eligible paid plans, YouMail can request removal of your personal information from participating data broker and people-search sites on your behalf.
Is my information safe during the scan?
Yes. YouMail uses your information to run the privacy scan and show you potential exposures. The goal is to help you understand where your information appears online and what can be removed.
How long does it take to remove my data?
Removal timing can vary by site. Some removals may begin within a few days, while full removal and ongoing protection can take longer as data brokers process requests.
What does a privacy scan check for?
A privacy scan looks for places where your personal information may appear online, including data broker sites and public people-search sites that can expose your phone number, address, email, or other personal details.
Why is my phone number listed online?
Your phone number can appear online through data brokers, public records, marketing lists, old accounts, or sites that collect and resell personal information. Once exposed, it can make you more vulnerable to spam calls, scam texts, phishing, and unwanted contact.
Will my information come back after it is removed?
It can. Data broker sites often refresh their databases, which is why ongoing monitoring and repeat removal requests are important for keeping your personal information private over time.
How does removing my phone number help stop spam calls?
When your phone number is exposed online, scammers and marketers may be more likely to find and contact you. Removing your personal information from data broker sites can help reduce unwanted exposure and support broader protection against spam, scam calls, and phishing.
Can a privacy scan help prevent identity theft?
A privacy scan can help reduce identity theft risk by identifying where your personal information is exposed and helping remove it from data broker sites. It is not a complete identity theft protection service, but it is an important step in reducing your online exposure.