From 2926ff43e317b51fd639ad0b43009d1e7ebfec0f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Joe Sondow Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 01:25:59 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Update link text for items starting with A, B, C --- README.md | 25 +++++++++---------------- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index b7adf53..bad40d1 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -43,38 +43,31 @@ Other international requests should go to the [Acxiom Consumer International Rig If you don’t have an email address, call (877) 774-2094 and follow the prompts. ### ☠ Advanced Background Checks - -Search for your information here: [https://www.advancedbackgroundchecks.com/](https://www.advancedbackgroundchecks.com/). (Remember that you can leave your city, state and age blank.) If your information shows up, remove your data here: [https://www.advancedbackgroundchecks.com/removal](https://www.advancedbackgroundchecks.com/removal) +First, [search for your information](https://www.advancedbackgroundchecks.com). Remember that you can leave your city, state, and age blank. If your information shows up, [remove your data](https://www.advancedbackgroundchecks.com/removal). ### Archives -To find your information, you must sign up for a free trial here: - -[https://www.archives.com/search/ancestor/checkout](https://www.archives.com/search/ancestor/checkout) (and then cancel) - -Opt out here: [https://www.archives.com/Optout](https://www.archives.com/Optout) +To find your information, you must [sign up for a free trial](https://www.archives.com/search/ancestor/checkout) (and then cancel). Then, [opt out](https://www.archives.com/Optout) if you found your data. ### 🎫 BackgroundAlert - -Find your information and opt out here: [https://www.backgroundalert.com/optout/](https://www.backgroundalert.com/optout/). +[Find your information](https://www.backgroundalert.com/optout/) and opt out. ### ☠ 💐 BeenVerified -Find your information and opt out here: [https://www.beenverified.com/app/optout/search](https://www.beenverified.com/app/optout/search). Opt out of property search here: [https://www.beenverified.com/app/optout/address-search](https://www.beenverified.com/app/optout/address-search). BeenVerified also owns PeopleLooker and PeopleSmart. Be aware that BeenVerified only allows one opt-out per email address, so you may need to reach out via email for additional opt-outs. You will need to confirm your opt-out request by clicking on a link sent to you via email. +Find your information and opt out of [people search](https://www.beenverified.com/app/optout/search) and [property search](https://www.beenverified.com/app/optout/address-search). BeenVerified also owns PeopleLooker and PeopleSmart. Be aware that BeenVerified only allows one opt-out per email address, so you may need to reach out via email for additional opt-outs. You will need to confirm your opt-out request by clicking on a link sent to you via email. ### ☠ 💐 CheckPeople -Look for your contact info here: [https://checkpeople.com/do-not-sell-info](https://checkpeople.com/do-not-sell-info). If it shows up, select "remove record". You will need to fill out your name and email, and solve a captcha. You will receive an email which will require you to confirm your opt-out request. +Look for [your contact info](https://checkpeople.com/do-not-sell-info). If it shows up, select “remove record.” You will need to fill out your name and email and solve a captcha. You will receive an email which will require you to confirm your opt-out request. ### Classmates.com -Cancel your free or paid membership following the instructions here: -[https://help.classmates.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002224171-How-can-I-cancel-my-membership-](https://help.classmates.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002224171-How-can-I-cancel-my-membership-). +Cancel your free or paid membership following [these instructions](https://help.classmates.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002224171-How-can-I-cancel-my-membership-.). ### ☠ 💐 ClustrMaps -Find your information here: [https://clustrmaps.com/](https://clustrmaps.com). To remove it, go here: [https://clustrmaps.com/bl/opt-out](https://clustrmaps.com/bl/opt-out). It will ask you for a mailing address, but doesn’t seem to verify it. It will then ask you to check off anything associated with your account that you want removed. +[Find your information](https://clustrmaps.com/), and then [remove it](https://clustrmaps.com/bl/opt-out). It will ask you for a mailing address, but doesn’t seem to verify it. It will then ask you to check off anything associated with your account that you want removed. ### CocoFinder -Look for your information here: [https://cocofinder.com/search](https://cocofinder.com/search). Opt out here: [https://cocofinder.com/remove-my-info](https://cocofinder.com/remove-my-info). It will send you to this Google form: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEgLH9ro7oQR4c0V9E19ug1Gb7wVMrFFSj0Sgx4sjba_ET4Q/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEgLH9ro7oQR4c0V9E19ug1Gb7wVMrFFSj0Sgx4sjba_ET4Q/viewform). +[Look for your information](https://cocofinder.com/search) and then [opt out](https://cocofinder.com/remove-my-info). You will be sent to a [Google form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEgLH9ro7oQR4c0V9E19ug1Gb7wVMrFFSj0Sgx4sjba_ET4Q/viewform). ### Cyber Background Checks -Look for your information here: [https://www.cyberbackgroundchecks.com/](https://www.cyberbackgroundchecks.com/). Opt out here: [https://www.cyberbackgroundchecks.com/removal](https://www.cyberbackgroundchecks.com/removal). +Look for [your information](https://www.cyberbackgroundchecks.com/) and [opt out](https://www.cyberbackgroundchecks.com/removal). ### ☠ Dataveria Find your information here: [https://dataveria.com/](https://dataveria.com/). Opt out by entering the specific profile URL you find here: [https://dataveria.com/ng/control/privacy](https://dataveria.com/ng/control/privacy). You will need to confirm your opt-out request by clicking on a link sent to you via email.