LocatePeople Opt-Out: Delete Your Info (2026)
LocatePeople is a data broker that collects and publishes personal information from public records. If you have found your name, address, phone number, or other personal details listed on LocatePeople, you have the right to request removal. This guide explains exactly how to opt out of LocatePeople in 2026, what to expect after submitting your request, and why opting out matters for your privacy and safety. LocatePeople is designed with skip-tracing and person-location use cases in mind, which distinguishes it from general-purpose directories. The depth and currency of address-history data on the site reflect its purpose as a location tool rather than a simple phonebook. This makes removing your listing from LocatePeople particularly important if you have concerns about being found by someone you do not wish to be in contact with.
The reality of data brokers. Niche and regional people-search sites feed the larger broker ecosystem. One unaddressed listing can re-seed dozens of others within weeks. Priwall by mePrism watches the long tail of brokers — including smaller sites most consumers never think to check — and removes your data continuously.
Why opt out of LocatePeople?
LocatePeople is a people-search service that emphasizes finding individuals by aggregating address history, phone numbers, and relative data. The particular risk of LocatePeople is that it is explicitly designed to help one person find another, which makes it a common tool for skip tracers, debt collectors, and unfortunately also for people with harmful intent. Key concerns include: first, your current address is a primary output of the service, enabling physical location. Second, location history (prior addresses) is shown, which can reveal patterns about where you work, live, and spend time. Third, the site links relatives and associates, which means attempts to locate you could also surface information about people in your life. If you are in a profession with heightened privacy needs — healthcare, law, social work, law enforcement — the presence of your home address on a site specifically designed for locating people creates a direct professional risk. Removing your LocatePeople profile is a concrete step toward reducing that risk, and it should be paired with opt-outs from similar services in the same category.
Quick facts
| Type of site | People-search and locate service |
| Data shown | Name, address, phone number, relatives, location history |
| Opt-out method | Online removal form |
| Typical removal time | 3–7 business days |
How to opt out of LocatePeople
- Visit the LocatePeople website. Go to the LocatePeople site and search for your name to find your listing.
- Search for your profile. Enter your full name and state in the search box to identify listings associated with your information.
- Open the opt-out page. Navigate to the privacy or opt-out section, usually in the site footer.
- Complete the removal form. Enter your name, email address, and the profile details or URL, then submit the form.
- Verify by email. Click the confirmation link in the verification email from LocatePeople to finalize the removal.
Steps current as of 2026; if the broker has changed their flow, see their current privacy or opt-out page.
One down. Hundreds to go.
Priwall by mePrism handles the entire data-broker removal process for you — submitting, verifying, and re-removing across 200+ sites. Set it once and your information stays off the public web.
What to expect after opting out
LocatePeople typically processes opt-out requests within 3 to 7 business days following email confirmation. After removal, your profile should no longer appear in searches on the site. Because the service is designed for locating people, it is important to monitor for re-listings more actively than on a general directory — a new public record update (change of address, new utility listing) can trigger re-import. Periodic checks every 60 days are advisable if you have safety concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Who typically uses LocatePeople?
LocatePeople is marketed for reconnecting with lost contacts, but like similar services, it can be misused by skip tracers, debt collectors, or individuals with harmful intent.
Is opting out of LocatePeople free?
Yes. The opt-out process is free and requires only an email address for verification.
Will opting out of LocatePeople prevent skip tracers from finding me?
It reduces the sources available to them, but professionals may use other databases. LocatePeople removal is one layer of a broader privacy strategy.
Can I opt out of LocatePeople if I have a safety concern?
Yes, and we recommend doing so promptly. If you are concerned about safety, also contact local law enforcement and consider a full data broker audit, not just this one site.
What if LocatePeople shows an old address I no longer live at?
You can request removal of any profile that lists your information, even if some details are outdated. Opting out suppresses all associated records from their search results.
"I work in healthcare and got tired of patients being able to look up my home address. Priwall by mePrism cleared me from sites I'd never have found on my own. Genuinely a game-changer."
— Priya R., Seattle WA, mePrism customer