How to remove yourself from FamilyTreeNow
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FamilyTreeNow (Family Tree Now, LLC) is a people-search company: its sites let anyone look up people by name, phone number or address. It is registered as a data broker in California, Oregon and Vermont.
Opt out of FamilyTreeNow yourself
- Start from the privacy page FamilyTreeNow lists in its data broker registration: www.familytreenow.com/privacy or www.familytreenow.com/notice-at-collection.
- Follow what FamilyTreeNow told the Oregon data broker registry about opting out:
Consumers may exercise their right to opt out of the sale of certain personal information by submitting a request at the Do Not Sell My Personal information link on the footer of our website. To opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information that occurs through the online collection (e.g. cookies), consumers should opt out using the cookie consent banner on the bottom of the page upon visiting our website.
- Follow what FamilyTreeNow told the Vermont data broker registry about opting out:
A consumer may opt out through the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link in the footer of our website.
- Or email a deletion request to privacy@familytreenow.com. 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 familytreenow.com again in a few weeks to check the listing is gone.
What you cannot opt out of: FamilyTreeNow told the Vermont registry: "Consumers may not be able to opt out of information practices related to the use and disclosure of publicly available information, such as data sourced from public government records."
FamilyTreeNow told the Vermont registry that it accepts opt-outs from an authorized agent, so someone else can file for you.
Want screenshots of each step? Read our FamilyTreeNow opt-out guide.
What happened when GhostVault asked FamilyTreeNow to delete data
Between February 2026 and October 2026, GhostVault sent 54 deletion demands to FamilyTreeNow for its customers. 50 were delivered. Outcomes below are read from FamilyTreeNow'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 FamilyTreeNow 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 FamilyTreeNow
- Sends FamilyTreeNow a written deletion demand under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as your authorized agent.
- Reads every reply and tells you when FamilyTreeNow asks for something only you can give.
- Counts a removal only when FamilyTreeNow states the deletion in writing. A sent or delivered demand is never shown as removed.
FamilyTreeNow opt-out FAQ
How do I opt out of FamilyTreeNow?
You can start from the privacy page FamilyTreeNow lists in its data broker registration (https://www.familytreenow.com/privacy), or email a deletion request to privacy@familytreenow.com. In its Vermont registration, FamilyTreeNow describes its opt-out this way: "A consumer may opt out through the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link in the footer of our website."
What has FamilyTreeNow said about GhostVault's deletion demands?
GhostVault sent 54 deletion demands to FamilyTreeNow between February 2026 and October 2026, and 50 were delivered. In replies on file as of October 12, 2026, FamilyTreeNow 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 FamilyTreeNow a registered data broker?
Yes. Family Tree Now, LLC is registered as a data broker in California, Oregon and Vermont.
Can someone else opt me out of FamilyTreeNow?
FamilyTreeNow told the Vermont registry that it lets consumers authorize a third party to opt out for them. A service like GhostVault can file on your behalf with your signed authorization.