diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 4e501ef..b1d7e7a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ This list, also known as BADBOOL, was started in September 2017 and was most recently updated in September 2024 to link to [this handy chart](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/115L6LpQg_UX638IyUfdwGhRS7dIU3lKwz6fjAcDtE-0/) for folks who want to fill in the gaps after signing up for a paid removal service. We also added a 💐new icon💐 and information on how to use this page. Lastly, we updated Homemetry with its new name, removed US Search (which uses the same opt-out form as Intelius), removed PublicRecordsNow, and updated the opt-out process for Nuwber. -How to use this page: We recommend opting out of high-priority sites first. If you only have the time and patience for 14, start with sites marked 💐. If you can do 21, go to sites marked ☠. Once you’ve completed all of those, you can start to work your way through the rest of the list. +How to use this page: We recommend opting out of high-priority sites first. If you only have the time and patience for 14, start with sites marked 💐. If you can do 22, go to sites marked ☠. Once you’ve completed all of those, you can start to work your way through the rest of the list. Please send corrections or updates to [yael@yaelwrites.com](mailto:yael@yaelwrites.com) using the subject line “BADBOOL,” or file a pull request. (You can find other ways to reach me [on the contact page on my website](https://yaelwrites.com/contact).) Screenshots in emails are incredibly helpful. I add opt-out info only if users can verify that the data broker has their information before sharing additional data, and where removal is not limited to local laws like GDPR, CCPA, etc. @@ -45,6 +45,9 @@ If you don’t have an email address, call (877) 774-2094 and follow the prompts ### ☠ Advanced Background Checks 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). +### ☠ Ancestry.com +Ancestry.com: While you can’t see all of your data without a paid account, Ancestry will delete information if you email links that would redirect you to the proper site if you had an account. [Sign up for a free account](https://www.ancestry.com/account/) (not a free trial!), and then search for your information on the sidebar. Click on everything that includes a state you have ever lived at, even if it’s not your current state. Cut and paste the URLs, even if they all direct to a sales page, and email them to [privacy@ancestry.com](mailto:privacy@ancestry.com). + ### Archives 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.