How to remove yourself from Social Catfish
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Social Catfish (Social Catfish, 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 Social Catfish yourself
- Start from the privacy page Social Catfish lists in its data broker registration: socialcatfish.com.
- Follow what Social Catfish told the Oregon data broker registry about opting out:
https://socialcatfish.com/opt-out/?id=request_optout | Anyone can opt out of the sale of their data by going to our form located her https://socialcatfish.com/opt-out/?id=request_optout or contacting us via email or by phone.
Link given there: socialcatfish.com/opt-out/?id=request_optout - Follow what Social Catfish told the Vermont data broker registry about opting out:
https://socialcatfish.com/opt-out/?id=request_optout Also, a consumer can opt out by calling 1-844-422-8347 or emailing privacyrequests@socialcatfish.com and provide the links and information they want removed. Consumers can also opt out of emails by clicking on the opt-out link at the bottom of the email.
Link given there: socialcatfish.com/opt-out/?id=request_optout - Keep a copy of what you sent and the date. Search for your name on socialcatfish.com again in a few weeks to check the listing is gone.
What you cannot opt out of: Social Catfish told the Vermont registry: "There are not any activities which a consumer may not opt out of. A consumer may opt out of all activities at their discretion."
Social Catfish 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 Social Catfish opt-out guide.
What happened when GhostVault asked Social Catfish to delete data
Between February 2026 and October 2026, GhostVault sent 44 deletion demands to Social Catfish for its customers. 41 were delivered. Outcomes below are read from Social Catfish'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 Social Catfish 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 Social Catfish
- Sends Social Catfish a written deletion demand under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as your authorized agent.
- Reads every reply and tells you when Social Catfish asks for something only you can give.
- Counts a removal only when Social Catfish states the deletion in writing. A sent or delivered demand is never shown as removed.
Social Catfish opt-out FAQ
How do I opt out of Social Catfish?
You can start from the privacy page Social Catfish lists in its data broker registration (https://socialcatfish.com). In its Oregon registration, Social Catfish describes its opt-out this way: "https://socialcatfish.com/opt-out/?id=request_optout | Anyone can opt out of the sale of their data by going to our form located her https://socialcatfish.com/opt-out/?id=request_optout or contacting us via email or by phone."
What has Social Catfish said about GhostVault's deletion demands?
GhostVault sent 44 deletion demands to Social Catfish between February 2026 and October 2026, and 41 were delivered. In replies on file as of October 12, 2026, Social Catfish 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 Social Catfish a registered data broker?
Yes. Social Catfish, LLC is registered as a data broker in California, Oregon and Vermont.
Can someone else opt me out of Social Catfish?
Social Catfish 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.