How PublicSearcher Collects, Sells, and Shares Your Personal Information
What is PublicSearcher?
PublicSearcher is a people‑search and public records data broker site that aggregates personal information from public records and other publicly accessible databases and makes it searchable online. It compiles contact details, addresses, age estimates, and other historical and public record data about individuals that can then be viewed or purchased by users of the service. PublicSearcher does not require a direct relationship with the individuals whose data it collects, and the information often appears without the knowledge or consent of the person listed.
URL
publicsearcher.com
Support
publicsearcher.com/contactus
Type of Data Broker
People Search
Aggression level
High
What PublicSearcher collects and how your privacy is at risk
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This company is listed in our Top 100 Most Aggressive Data Sellers based on sensitivity and reach.
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Collects and sells basic details like your name, address, phone number, and email address.
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Collects and shares information about your family members, relationships, and household makeup.
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Collects and monetizes data related to your income, spending habits, debts, and financial status.
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The company’s practices pose a heightened risk for identity theft, scams, discrimination, and profiling.
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Collects and distributes your work history, job titles, company affiliations, and professional connections.
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Tracks your browsing habits, online searches, shopping behaviors, and content preferences.
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Tracks and sells your location history, movements, and device-based geolocation data.
The risks shown are based on the types of personal data this company collects, sells, or shares.
Even limited data collection can expose you to serious privacy threats.
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How to Opt Out and Remove Your Information from PublicSearcher
PublicSearcher allows individuals to submit a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Info” request directly through a form on the website. This process typically involves searching for your listing by name and state, selecting your profile, and submitting removal details such as your name, address, and email. A confirmation link sent to your email must be clicked to complete the opt‑out. Although available, the removal process can be time‑consuming and may require repeated follow‑ups if information reappears over time.
For detailed instructions, view our Opt-Out Guide.
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PublicSearcher Privacy Risks and How to Remove Your Personal Data
They scrape and aggregate your personal data:
PublicSearcher primarily compiles information from public records, such as court records, property ownership documents, marriage and divorce filings, and general government databases. This means data that is already technically accessible to anyone can be repackaged into searchable profiles for a broad audience.
They engage in automatic data harvesting:
The service then aggregates and indexes this data into an online platform where users can enter a name or other identifying information to find detailed records and associated contact details. This makes disparate records more easily discoverable than if they were buried in official county or state databases.
Opting out is possible, but removal is difficult:
While basic searches may be free, PublicSearcher also offers more detailed reports or additional information for a fee. This means personal information is not only exposed but potentially monetized by selling deeper access or structured data about individuals.
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