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Data Brokers — Questions? Answers.
What is a data broker?
A data broker is a company that collects personal information from public records, social media, purchase histories, and other sources — then packages and sells it to third parties including marketers, insurers, employers, landlords, and law enforcement. They operate largely invisibly, without your knowledge or consent.
How did they get my data?
Data brokers aggregate information from hundreds of sources — voter registration records, court documents, property records, social media profiles, loyalty programs, online purchases, location data, and more. Much of this is technically public record. Brokers cross-reference and enrich it into detailed profiles worth far more than the individual sources.
How often do brokers share my data?
On average, your data profile is accessed or sold approximately 4.5 times per year per broker. With hundreds of brokers in operation, your information may be bought and sold thousands of times annually — affecting your insurance rates, credit decisions, employment screenings, and housing applications.
Do I have the legal right to delete my data?
Yes. California SB362 (the Delete Act), CCPA, and 15 state privacy laws give you the explicit right to request deletion of your personal data from registered data brokers. Brokers must comply within 45 days or face $200 per consumer per day in fines. ClickOff submits these requests on your behalf as your authorized agent — free forever.
Why should I use ClickOff instead of doing it myself?
Submitting individual deletion requests to 200+ data brokers takes weeks and requires navigating dozens of different opt-out systems — some require phone calls, ID uploads, or account creation. ClickOff acts as your authorized agent under state law, submitting to all covered brokers simultaneously, generating a single timestamped legal receipt, and monitoring compliance for 45 days. One form. Done.
Is ClickOff free?
Yes — 100% free forever. No account required. Exercising your legal data rights is always free. ClickOff is funded by affiliate commissions when users choose recommended alternative services — never from deletion requests or data rights guides.