How USPhoneBook Collects, Sells, and Shares Your Personal Data
USPhoneBook
USPhoneBook is a free reverse phone lookup service that aggregates personal information from public records and online sources. Users can search by phone number, name, or address to access details such as full names, current and past addresses, phone numbers (both landline and mobile), email addresses, and known relatives or associates. While marketed as a tool for reconnecting with people or identifying unknown callers, USPhoneBook operates as a people search data broker, exposing sensitive personal information without consent.
URL
usphonebook.com
Support
usphonebook.com/opt-out
Type of Data Broker
People Search
Aggression level
High
What USPhoneBook collects and why it puts your privacy 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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The company’s practices pose a heightened risk for identity theft, scams, discrimination, and profiling.
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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.
How to Opt Out and Remove Your Data from USPhoneBook
USPhoneBook provides an opt-out process that involves submitting a request through their online form. Users must search for their personal information, select the relevant record, and request its removal. The process requires email verification, and the removal is not immediate, often taking several days to process.
For detailed instructions, view our Opt-Out Guide.
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USPhoneBook Privacy Risks and How to Remove Your Personal Data
Public Records and Online Sources
USPhoneBook compiles its data from various public records and online sources. This includes information from public directories, property records, and other publicly accessible databases. By aggregating this data, USPhoneBook creates comprehensive profiles that include names, addresses, phone numbers, and more.
Automated Data Collection Methods
The platform utilizes automated tools to collect and update information regularly. This includes web crawlers and data scraping technologies that continuously gather new data from public sources. These methods ensure that the information on USPhoneBook remains current, but they also contribute to the ongoing exposure of personal information without individuals' consent.
Challenges in Data Removal
While USPhoneBook offers an opt-out mechanism, the process can be cumbersome and time-consuming. The requirement for email verification and the need to manually search for and request the removal of each record can be daunting. Furthermore, since the data is not deleted but merely suppressed, there's a possibility that it could resurface in the future. Using services like mePrism can streamline this process, providing assistance in navigating opt-out procedures and helping to ensure that personal information is effectively removed from data broker sites.
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