VALT Data Broker Removal

Overview

VALT Data Broker Removal scans broker databases and sends deletion requests for individuals seeking to reduce their exposure on people-search sites. It is best suited to people who want recurring, automated follow-up rather than a one-off cleanup. The free scan makes checking exposure easy to start; erasure itself requires a paid plan.

Key features

VALT scans more than 1,000 broker sites and automatically files deletion requests under CCPA, GDPR, and state privacy laws. Its examples include Spokeo, Whitepages, Intelius, and BeenVerified. That reach and repeat-request approach suit people who would rather delegate requests across many brokers than pursue each site themselves.

The exposure scan is free, requires no account or card, and does not ask for an SSN or government ID. VALT says its zero-knowledge architecture prevents the company and its employees from seeing, accessing, or reconstructing users’ raw personal data. Its privacy policy also describes TLS/SSL encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, and regular security audits.

Removal times depend on the broker, so this is not an instant or guaranteed clean slate. VALT continuously monitors for relistings and submits requests again, making sustained exposure reduction a more realistic expectation than permanent removal after one pass. The pricing page says Connected Apps capture data from every app linked to VALT, a consideration for users weighing the service’s integrations.

Pricing

VALT uses a freemium model. Free costs $0/forever and includes dVPN protection, ad-supported secure browsing, a 7-day activity lookback, connected apps, and data widgets. It does not include data erasure, so it works as a no-cost entry point but not as a removal service.

Standard costs $119.99 per year, billed yearly, and includes data erasure at 1,000+ broker sites, unlimited ad-free dVPN for all devices, unlimited history lookback, and the full database. It is the practical choice for an individual seeking broad, automated removal and ongoing monitoring without a dedicated specialist.

VALTIMATE costs $239.99 per year, billed annually. It includes everything in Standard plus premium data erasure at 1,000+ broker sites, a dedicated removal specialist, custom removal requests, and 4x faster scans. Choose it when specialist help or custom requests matter; otherwise Standard covers the core removal service at half the annual price. Both paid tiers are for individual identity coverage.

Platforms

VALT is available on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, web, and as an extension, giving users options across mobile, desktop, and browser use.

Who it's for

VALT fits individuals who want a free exposure check followed by automated, continuous removal requests across a large broker network. It is less suitable for anyone expecting immediate erasure, a free removal plan, or a service explicitly designed to cover multiple people.

Pros and cons

• Pros: The free scan requires no account, card, SSN, or government ID, lowering the barrier to checking exposure.
• Pros: Monitoring and repeat requests address relistings instead of treating removal as a single event.
• Pros: Standard covers 1,000+ broker sites, while VALTIMATE adds a dedicated specialist and custom requests for more involved cases.
• Cons: The free plan does not erase data; the core removal service starts at $119.99 per year.
• Cons: Broker response times vary, so continuous follow-up does not mean immediate removal.
• Cons: Coverage is individual, making the plans a poor fit for households seeking multi-person coverage.

Alternatives

Data Removal Services is the directory’s broader category for comparing services. Consider Redact instead if removing old social-media content is the priority: its free plan covers recent Twitter/X, Discord, and Facebook content and Reddit history at any date.

Kanary has a free mobile app and automated removal tool, with a Professional plan at $9.99 per month for managed scans and more support; it may suit readers who prefer a lower monthly entry point. Optery offers free quarterly exposure reports and self-service removal tools, so it is worth considering if reports and DIY controls matter more than VALT’s continuous automated requests.

Privacy Bee may fit readers seeking its Essentials plan at $8.00 per month, which covers 517 data brokers in people-search sites but excludes 185,269 sites and is mostly automated. PrivacyHawk offers Premium at $19.99 per month with automatic monthly removals and continuous monitoring, a monthly-priced alternative for readers comparing recurring cleanup.

Incogni is a paid alternative with no free plan; its Standard plan is $7.99 per month, billed $95.88 annually, and covers 420+ broker sites with recurring removals. OneRep offers an Individual plan at $8.33 per month for one person across 317 people-search sites, with monthly scans and data-breach monitoring. Cloaked is another paid alternative.

Verdict

Choose VALT if you want one service to make and renew removal requests across 1,000+ broker sites, and value a no-account exposure scan before committing. Its main appeal is continuous follow-up; its main drawback is that erasure is paid and broker timelines remain outside your control. Look elsewhere if you need a free removal plan, household coverage, or a lower-cost monthly option.