Observed arrival · 2026-09-15
Clearout: a browser-local escape route from data brokers
Clearout helps people find their listings on people-search and data-broker sites, then manually work through opt-outs while keeping their information in the browser.
Field notes
Clearout keeps the profile used for broker searches in browser local storage, then turns each broker into a manual sequence: search, inspect the result, open the opt-out flow, and record the outcome. Its tracker separates people-search sites from other broker categories and filters work by priority, cost, ID requirement, and recheck date. The page also directs California residents to the state-run DROP portal, while warning that individual broker links can become stale.
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