How to Opt Out of ThatsThem
ThatsThem is a people-search service with an unusual additional feature: it associates IP addresses with personal profiles, in addition to the standard name, address, phone, and email aggregation. This makes it more technically invasive than most broker sites. This guide explains how to use ThatsThem's opt-out process to suppress your listing and what you can expect during and after removal.
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Why opt out of ThatsThem?
ThatsThem combines standard contact aggregation with IP-address association data, creating risks that go slightly beyond most people-search sites. Three are especially relevant. First, IP address association means that ThatsThem may be able to link online activity (from specific networks or devices) to your physical identity — a capability that most other consumer data brokers do not offer. Second, the site includes email addresses in its profiles, which can be harvested and used for spam, phishing, or social engineering. Third, ThatsThem indexes social media profile links alongside contact details, enabling cross-platform profile building by anyone who searches your name.
Quick facts
| Type of site | People-search / contact aggregator |
| Data shown | Name, address, phone, email, IP address associations, social profiles |
| Opt-out method | Online opt-out form + email verification |
| Typical removal time | Up to 72 hours |
How to opt out of ThatsThem
- Go to the ThatsThem opt-out page. Visit thatsthem.com/optout. This is the official data-removal form for ThatsThem listings.
- Enter your email address. ThatsThem's opt-out is email-based. Enter the email address associated with your profile or account. If you are unsure which email is listed, search your name on the site first to identify the associated email.
- Complete any verification step. Follow the prompts to verify your identity. ThatsThem may send a confirmation code or link to the email address you provided.
- Confirm the removal request. Click any confirmation links in the email you receive to finalize the opt-out process.
- Also remove name-based listings. Navigate to your name-based profile on thatsthem.com and use the removal option on that page if separate from the email-based opt-out.
- Verify removal after 72 hours. Search your name and email on ThatsThem after the processing window to confirm that all associated listings have been suppressed.
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What to expect after opting out
ThatsThem processes opt-outs within approximately 72 hours of confirmation. Once removed, your name, contact details, email associations, and IP-linked data should no longer appear in ThatsThem's search results. As with other broker sites, ThatsThem draws from public and commercial data sources that refresh periodically — your data may reappear after a future update. ThatsThem is a standalone site and its opt-out does not affect other people-search services.
Frequently asked questions
What is IP address association and why is it in my ThatsThem profile?
IP address association links an internet protocol address — a numeric identifier assigned to your internet connection — to your personal profile. ThatsThem derives these associations from various data sources. This feature is not common among consumer data brokers and is part of what makes ThatsThem worth prioritizing in a privacy cleanup.
Does ThatsThem display my email address publicly?
Yes. ThatsThem includes email addresses in personal profiles, which are accessible to anyone searching your name. Opting out removes your profile and the associated email data from their public search results.
How is ThatsThem different from other people-search sites?
ThatsThem includes IP address data and email-to-identity linking in addition to standard contact aggregation. This makes it more technically comprehensive than most consumer broker sites.
Does ThatsThem provide CCPA deletion rights?
Yes. California residents can invoke their rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act to request deletion of personal data. Mentioning CCPA in your opt-out request or subsequent correspondence may accelerate the process.
If I change my email address, will a new ThatsThem profile be created?
Possibly. If your new email address appears in a public dataset or is linked to your name through other sources, it could generate a new listing. Monitoring your name on ThatsThem periodically helps you catch any new profiles that appear.
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