BuzzFile Opt-Out: Delete Your Listing (2026)
BuzzFile is a business and professional directory that lists company profiles, employee names, job titles, and contact information. While primarily a B2B data platform, it can also contain personal information about business owners, freelancers, and professionals that you may want removed. This guide covers how to submit a data-removal request to BuzzFile.
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Why opt out of BuzzFile?
BuzzFile's professional focus does not reduce the privacy risks it presents. Three concerns are relevant. First, BuzzFile may list your name and work contact details alongside a business address that you share with others — but it can also surface your personal contact information if it was ever associated with a business record. Second, job-title and employer data on BuzzFile feeds into LinkedIn scraper tools and cold outreach platforms, increasing unsolicited professional contact. Third, BuzzFile profiles can reveal previous employers and roles, which may be information you prefer to keep off publicly searchable databases.
Quick facts
| Type of site | Business directory / professional data aggregator |
|---|---|
| Data shown | Name, job title, company, contact details, business address |
| Opt-out method | Contact form or data-deletion request |
| Typical removal time | 5–14 business days |
How to opt out of BuzzFile
- Search for your profile on BuzzFile. Visit buzzfile.com and search your name or company. Locate any profile that includes your personal information.
- Identify and copy the listing URL. Open the relevant record and copy the full URL.
- Locate the contact or privacy page. Navigate to the footer or Help section of BuzzFile and find the contact or privacy page.
- Submit a removal request. Send a written request specifying your name, the listing URL, and the information you want removed. Include a reference to CCPA or applicable state privacy law if relevant.
- Await confirmation. BuzzFile should acknowledge your request within a few business days.
- Verify removal. After 14 business days, search your name on BuzzFile and in Google to confirm the listing has been removed or updated.
Steps current as of 2026; if the broker has changed their flow, see their current privacy or opt-out page.
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What to expect after opting out
BuzzFile processes removal requests within five to fourteen business days in most cases. Business data is often sourced from public business registration records, so profiles can reappear if those source records are updated. If your name is associated with an active business, complete removal may not be possible for data that is part of a legitimate public business registration.
Frequently asked questions
Does BuzzFile list personal data or only business data?
BuzzFile primarily lists business profiles, but personal identifiers such as names, job titles, and contact details of employees and business owners are included and are personally identifiable.
Can I remove my personal data from BuzzFile without deleting the business listing?
Potentially yes. Request removal of your personal identifiers specifically. BuzzFile may update the listing to remove your name while retaining the business record.
How long does BuzzFile take to process removals?
Removals typically take five to fourteen business days.
Is BuzzFile subject to CCPA?
If BuzzFile collects personal data of California residents, CCPA applies. You can cite CCPA Section 1798.105 when submitting a deletion request.
What if my BuzzFile listing contains inaccurate information?
You can request both correction and deletion. In your written request, specify which details are inaccurate and what you want corrected or removed.
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