How to remove yourself from Clearview AI
Data as of
Clearview AI (Clearview AI, Inc.) is a facial recognition company: it collects face images from the public web and makes them searchable. It is registered as a data broker in California.
Opt out of Clearview AI yourself
- Start from the privacy page Clearview AI lists in its data broker registration: www.clearview.ai/privacy-and-requests.
- Or email a deletion request to privacy-requests@clearview.ai. This is the privacy address GhostVault sends its demands to.
- Keep a copy of what you sent and the date. Search for your name on clearview.ai again in a few weeks to check the listing is gone.
What happened when GhostVault asked Clearview AI to delete data
Between February 2026 and October 2026, GhostVault sent 56 deletion demands to Clearview AI for its customers. 53 were delivered. Outcomes below are read from Clearview AI's replies on file as of October 12, 2026.
These counts reflect replies GhostVault has on file and are not a measure of a broker's overall responsiveness. Counts are demands, not people; some customers were refiled. Delivered excludes bounced sends and sends with no delivery evidence. "Deletion stated in writing" means Clearview AI wrote that it deleted the data. It is not an independent check. Figures appear only with at least 5 delivered demands from 5 different customers.
What GhostVault does for Clearview AI
- Sends Clearview AI a written deletion demand under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as your authorized agent.
- Reads every reply and tells you when Clearview AI asks for something only you can give.
- Counts a removal only when Clearview AI states the deletion in writing. A sent or delivered demand is never shown as removed.
Clearview AI opt-out FAQ
How do I opt out of Clearview AI?
You can start from the privacy page Clearview AI lists in its data broker registration (https://www.clearview.ai/privacy-and-requests), or email a deletion request to privacy-requests@clearview.ai.
What has Clearview AI said about GhostVault's deletion demands?
GhostVault sent 56 deletion demands to Clearview AI between February 2026 and October 2026, and 53 were delivered. In replies on file as of October 12, 2026, Clearview AI stated in writing that it deleted the data for 0 demands and said it held no data on the person for 0 demands. These counts reflect replies GhostVault has on file and are not a measure of a broker's overall responsiveness.
Is Clearview AI a registered data broker?
Yes. Clearview AI, Inc. is registered as a data broker in California.