What Pipl Collects
Pipl is an identity resolution engine used by major e-commerce platforms, financial institutions, and fraud prevention services — not a typical people search site. It goes far deeper than most brokers, pulling from social media profiles, employment records, photos, dating site accounts, and dark web data breaches. This makes Pipl one of the most comprehensive identity databases on the internet.
What Data They Have on You
- 📧 Email addresses (including hashed and breach-exposed emails)
- 📱 Phone numbers
- 🏠 Physical addresses
- 👤 Full name, aliases, and usernames
- 💼 Employment history and workplace information
- 📱 Social media profiles
- 🖼️ Photos and profile images
- 🌐 Usernames and online identities
How to Remove Yourself
Step 1: Navigate to the Pipl Removal Form
Go directly to the Pipl personal information removal request page: Pipl Removal Request →
Step 2: Complete the Removal Form
- Enter your email address
- Complete any CAPTCHA or identity verification
- Submit the form
Step 3: Check Your Email
Pipl will send a verification email. Click the confirmation link to finalize the request.
Step 4: Wait for Processing
Pipl processes removal requests within up to 30 days — longer than most brokers.
⏱️ Time required: ~10 minutes
Important Notes
- ⚠️ Your data WILL repopulate. Pipl continuously crawls social media and data breach dumps. Re-check every 90 days.
- ⚠️ Opting out may increase identity verification friction. Since Pipl is used for fraud prevention and e-commerce identity checks, removing your data from Pipl may make it harder for legitimate services to verify you. This is a real trade-off.
- ⚠️ Some records may be retained. Pipl explicitly states that some data may be retained for fraud prevention or legal compliance purposes — these records may not be removable.
- Pipl is considered one of the harder brokers to fully remove from. Their data comes from deep web sources that are difficult to address at the root.
- Processing takes up to 30 days — be patient and don't resubmit if you don't see immediate results.
Email Template
If the online form doesn't work, send this email:
To: privacy@pipl.com Subject: Personal Data Removal Request — [Your Full Name]
Dear Pipl Privacy Team,
I am writing to request the immediate removal of all personal information associated with my identity from your database at pipl.com.
Full Name: [YOUR FULL NAME] Email: [YOUR EMAIL] Phone: [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] Address: [YOUR ADDRESS]
I request that all records, including social media data, employment records, photos, and any other personal information associated with my identity be permanently deleted from pipl.com and any affiliated services.
Please confirm in writing when this removal has been completed.
Sincerely, [Your Full Name]
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