Data Broker Opt-Out Guide
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Remove yourself from FamilyTreeNow
EasyOriginally a genealogy site, but exposes detailed personal info including addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and relatives through its free public records search. Frequently appears in Google results.
Time: ~5 minutesRemoval: 72 hoursVerified: 2026-03
What FamilyTreeNow collects about you
Full nameDate of birthCurrent and past addressesPhone numbersRelatives and associatesPossible business associations
Step-by-step guide
Go to the opt-out page and enter your email
Visit familytreenow.com/optout. Enter your email address, complete the hCaptcha, and click "Begin Now."
💡 Use a secondary/throwaway email if you prefer.
Search for yourself
Enter your first name, last name, city, state, and birth year. Click Search.
Find your record
Browse the results and find the record that matches you.
Click "Opt Out This Record"
Click the "Opt Out This Record" button next to your listing.
Verify via email
Check your email for a confirmation message from FamilyTreeNow. Click the verification link to complete the opt-out.
Important to know
- ⚠Records typically disappear within 72 hours but can reappear. Check monthly.
- ⚠You can only remove one record at a time — repeat for each listing.
- ⚠Search for family members too — their listings may expose your address and phone number.