How to remove yourself from Hunter.io
Data as of
Hunter.io (Hunter Web Services, Inc) is a business contact database: it sells work emails, phone numbers and job details to sales teams. It is registered as a data broker in California.
Opt out of Hunter.io yourself
- Start from the privacy page Hunter.io lists in its data broker registration: hunter.io/dashboard.
- Keep a copy of what you sent and the date. Search for your name on hunter.io again in a few weeks to check the listing is gone.
What happened when GhostVault asked Hunter.io to delete data
Between February 2026 and September 2026, GhostVault sent 39 deletion demands to Hunter.io for its customers. 33 were delivered. Outcomes below are read from Hunter.io'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 Hunter.io 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 Hunter.io
- Sends Hunter.io a written deletion demand under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as your authorized agent.
- Reads every reply and tells you when Hunter.io asks for something only you can give.
- Counts a removal only when Hunter.io states the deletion in writing. A sent or delivered demand is never shown as removed.
Hunter.io opt-out FAQ
How do I opt out of Hunter.io?
You can start from the privacy page Hunter.io lists in its data broker registration (https://hunter.io/dashboard).
What has Hunter.io said about GhostVault's deletion demands?
GhostVault sent 39 deletion demands to Hunter.io between February 2026 and September 2026, and 33 were delivered. In replies on file as of October 12, 2026, Hunter.io 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 Hunter.io a registered data broker?
Yes. Hunter Web Services, Inc is registered as a data broker in California.