Optery
Remove your personal information from the internet
Founded
2020
Starting Price
Free
Category
Cybersecurity
Last updated February 10, 2026
About Optery
Optery is a data removal service that finds and removes your personal information from hundreds of data broker and people-search websites. Backed by Y Combinator, it automates the opt-out process with before-and-after screenshot verification and ongoing monitoring to keep your data off the web.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free plan lets you scan and see your exposure before committing to a paid plan
- Covers 640+ data brokers on Ultimate — one of the broadest coverages available
- Before-and-after screenshots provide transparent proof of removal progress
- Very affordable entry point at $3.99/mo for Core automated removals
- Y Combinator-backed with strong funding and ongoing development
Key Features
Automated Data Removal
Automatically submits opt-out requests to 370-640+ data broker and people-search sites depending on plan
Exposure Reports with Screenshots
Delivers before-and-after screenshots showing exactly where your data was found and proof of removal
Ongoing Monitoring & Rescans
Monthly automated scans detect when brokers republish your data and re-submits removal requests
Free Scan
Free basic plan lets you scan and see where your personal data appears across hundreds of sites
Custom Removal Requests
Ultimate plan allows unlimited custom removal requests for 955+ total sites beyond the standard database
Google Search Results Scan
Scans Google search results for your personal information and helps remove outdated content
Assigned Privacy Agent
Extended and Ultimate plans include a dedicated human privacy agent for hands-on removal assistance
Pricing
Free Basic
Free
- Personalized exposure reports
- Google search results scan
- Self-service removal tools
- Profile visibility at 300+ sites
- Standard email support
Best For
Personal Privacy Protection
Remove your home address, phone number, and email from people-search sites to reduce spam, scams, and stalking risks
Executive & Public Figure Privacy
Keep high-profile individuals' personal data off data broker sites to prevent doxxing and targeted harassment
Family Data Protection
Use family plans to protect all household members from data brokers republishing personal information
Post-Data Breach Cleanup
After a data breach, proactively remove personal information that brokers may have scraped from leaked databases
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