Frequently Asked Questions

Sirveil is an AI-native data broker removal service that finds and removes your personal information from data broker websites, dark web databases, and people-search sites. Available on Android and the web (with iOS coming soon), Sirveil combines automated scanning with legally-grounded removal requests to reduce your digital exposure across hundreds of data sources.

Unlike traditional removal services that rely on manual labor or basic automation, Sirveil uses artificial intelligence to scan for your data, assess takedown likelihood, and submit legally-cited removal requests on your behalf. The app monitors your exposure continuously and notifies you when your information appears on new sites or resurfaces after previous removals.

Sirveil works in four stages: scan, detect, remove, and monitor. First, you provide basic identifying information (name, email, phone number, addresses). Sirveil's AI engine then scans data broker databases, people-search sites, and dark web sources for matches to your profile. When exposures are found, Sirveil automatically generates and submits legally-grounded removal requests citing applicable state privacy laws. Finally, Sirveil continuously monitors for data reappearance and sends new removal requests as needed.

Each removal request references the specific privacy statute in your state — whether that is the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), or one of the other 17 state privacy laws currently in effect. Brokers are legally required to respond within the timeframes set by these statutes, typically 30 to 45 days.

Sirveil differentiates from competitors in four key ways: AI-powered scanning instead of manual searches, built-in dark web monitoring via DeHashed integration, FOIA request filing as an add-on service, and a true native mobile app on Android (with iOS coming soon). Most competitors are web-only or offer limited mobile experiences.

A Consumer Reports study found that even the best-performing automated removal services only achieved 68% removal rates after four months, while manual opt-outs achieved 70% within one week. Sirveil's AI-native approach is designed to close that gap by combining the speed and scale of automation with the precision of targeted, legally-cited requests. Additionally, no major competitor offers integrated dark web monitoring or FOIA filing as part of their data removal product.

Yes, Sirveil is available as a native app on Android (Google Play), with the iOS app coming soon, as well as on the web at sirveil.ai. The mobile app is not a web wrapper — it is a full native application built with Capacitor that supports Google Play Billing for subscriptions.

You can run your first scan, review exposures, track removal progress, and manage your subscription entirely from your phone. Push notifications alert you when new exposures are detected or when removal requests are confirmed.

Sirveil costs $7.99 per month on a monthly plan or $79.99 per year when billed annually (about $6.67 per month). An optional FOIA Request add-on is available for a one-time fee of $49.99 per order. There are no hidden fees, setup costs, or per-broker charges.

For comparison, DeleteMe costs $8.60/month on an annual plan but only automates removal from 86-101 sites. Incogni costs $7.99/month annually. Optery's full-featured plan costs $24.99/month. Sirveil's pricing is competitive with the market while including features — like dark web monitoring and FOIA filing — that competitors charge extra for or do not offer at all.

A data broker is a company that collects, aggregates, and sells personal information about individuals, typically without their direct knowledge or meaningful consent. Data brokers pull information from public records, social media, purchase histories, app usage data, voter registrations, and dozens of other sources to build detailed profiles that include names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, family members, income estimates, and more.

The global data broker industry is valued between $290 billion and $333 billion as of 2025. Over 750 data brokers are registered in U.S. state registries (California, Oregon, Vermont, Texas, and others), though the actual number operating worldwide is estimated at 4,000 to 5,000. Buyers of this data include advertisers, insurance companies, employers, landlords, and unfortunately, scammers and identity thieves.

Most adults in the United States have their personal information listed on dozens to hundreds of data broker sites. An estimated 4,000 to 5,000 data brokers operate globally, with over 750 registered in U.S. state registries alone. If you have ever used the internet, voted, owned property, or had a phone number, your data is almost certainly in multiple broker databases.

People-search sites like Spokeo, BeenVerified, and Whitepages are just the most visible layer. Behind them are data aggregators, marketing list providers, and risk-scoring companies that trade information in bulk. California's data broker registry has flagged 33 brokers that sell U.S. consumer data to foreign entities. Running a scan with Sirveil shows you exactly where your information appears so you can take targeted action.

Yes, you can manually opt out of data broker sites for free, but the process is extremely time-consuming. Each broker has a different opt-out procedure — some require email verification, others require phone calls, and a few demand notarized identity documents. Opting out of the most common 100+ sites takes an estimated 40 to 80 hours of work.

A Consumer Reports study found that manual opt-out achieved a 70% removal rate within one week — actually outperforming every automated service tested over four months. The challenge is not effectiveness but sustainability: 30 to 40% of removed listings reappear within 90 days as brokers re-scrape public records. Maintaining your privacy manually requires repeating the process every few months indefinitely. Services like Sirveil automate this ongoing work for a monthly fee.

Most data broker removal requests take 30 to 45 days to process, which is the legal response window required by state privacy laws like the CCPA and VCDPA. Some brokers process removals within 24 to 48 hours, while others take the full statutory period or longer.

Sirveil tracks the status of every removal request through its full lifecycle: submitted, acknowledged, pending verification, confirmed deleted, or escalated. If a broker does not respond within the legal timeframe, Sirveil automatically sends follow-up requests with escalating language and state-specific legal citations. The app sends you notifications as each removal is confirmed so you can see progress in real time.

Yes, in most cases your data will reappear on broker sites after removal. Studies show that 30 to 40% of removed listings reappear within 90 days, and most listings resurface within 12 to 18 months. This happens because data brokers continuously re-scrape public records, purchase new data sets, and rebuild profiles from updated sources.

This reappearance cycle is why one-time removal is not enough and why continuous monitoring matters. Sirveil monitors for data reappearance on an ongoing basis and automatically submits new removal requests when your information resurfaces. The subscription model exists specifically because data removal is not a one-and-done event — it requires persistent, repeated action.

Dark web monitoring is the process of scanning hidden internet marketplaces, forums, and databases for your personal information. Sirveil integrates with DeHashed to check whether your email addresses, passwords, phone numbers, or other personal data appear in known data breaches or dark web listings.

The dark web is where stolen data is bought and sold. Social Security numbers sell for $1 to $6, credit cards with CVV for $10 to $40, and medical records for $250 to $310 each. In 2025, there were 3,322 reported data breaches in the U.S. alone. Sirveil's dark web monitoring alerts you if your data appears in these compromised databases so you can take immediate protective action — changing passwords, freezing credit, or monitoring financial accounts.

A FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request is a legal mechanism that allows U.S. citizens to request records that federal government agencies hold about them. Sirveil's FOIA Request add-on (one $49.99 order covering eight prominent federal agencies, including the FBI and DHS) prepares and electronically transmits formal FOIA requests on your behalf.

Filing a FOIA request on your own requires understanding the correct agency to contact, the proper format and legal citations, and the specific records to request. Federal agencies are required to respond within 20 business days, though complex requests can take longer. Sirveil handles the preparation, formatting, legal citations, and electronic submission, and tracks the response on your behalf. This feature is unique to Sirveil — no other major data removal service offers integrated FOIA filing.

Sirveil's AI-powered scanning uses machine learning to match your personal information across data broker databases, people-search sites, and dark web sources. Rather than simple keyword matching, the AI assesses name-match confidence, cross-references multiple data points (addresses, phone numbers, email addresses), and scores each finding for takedown likelihood.

Each scan result is categorized with a takedown likelihood badge — from "Very Likely" for commercial data brokers to "Very Unlikely" for government or news sources. The AI also identifies which specific privacy law applies to each broker based on their jurisdiction and provides a source URL so you can verify each finding yourself before authorizing removal. This transparency is by design: you always see exactly what was found and where.

Sirveil scans across major people-search sites (Spokeo, BeenVerified, Whitepages, TruePeopleSearch, FastPeopleSearch, and others), commercial data aggregators, marketing list providers, and dark web breach databases via DeHashed. The broker list is continuously updated as new sources are identified.

Each broker in Sirveil's registry includes verified privacy contact information, expected response timelines, known behavioral patterns, and escalation rules. When new U.S. state data broker registries come online — New Jersey, Delaware, Michigan, and Alaska are developing registries — Sirveil adds newly registered brokers to its scan coverage. The goal is comprehensive coverage, not inflated marketing numbers.

Sirveil runs continuous monitoring for active subscribers. After your initial scan, the service monitors for new data broker listings and dark web exposures on an ongoing basis. Removal follow-up checks run daily to track the status of pending requests and escalate overdue responses.

You receive push notifications (on mobile) and email alerts whenever new exposures are detected or when a removal request is confirmed. You can also manually trigger a new scan at any time from the app. The daily follow-up cron job checks all pending and escalated removal requests and automatically sends follow-up emails to brokers that have not responded within their legal response window.

Yes, Sirveil uses industry-standard security practices to protect your data. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest. The backend runs on Supabase with row-level security (RLS) policies that ensure users can only access their own data. Authentication supports email/password, Apple Sign-In, and Google Sign-In.

Sirveil collects only the personal information necessary to perform scans and submit removal requests on your behalf. Your data is never sold, shared with third parties for marketing purposes, or used to build advertising profiles. The irony of a privacy service mishandling your data is not lost on us — protecting your information is the entire point of the product.

Yes, you need to provide your real personal information for Sirveil to effectively scan for and remove your data from broker sites. This typically includes your full name, email addresses, phone numbers, and current and past addresses. The more accurate the information you provide, the more comprehensive the scan results will be.

This is a necessary trade-off in any data removal service: to find where your data is exposed, the service needs to know what to search for. Sirveil uses this information exclusively for scanning and removal purposes. It is never sold, and it is protected by the same security infrastructure described above. If you cancel your subscription, you can request that Sirveil delete all of your stored personal data.

Yes, you can cancel your Sirveil subscription at any time with no cancellation fees or penalties. If you subscribed through Google Play, you manage your subscription through your device's subscription settings. If you subscribed through the web, you can cancel from your account settings.

When you cancel, your subscription remains active until the end of your current billing period. After that, active monitoring and new removal requests stop. Any removal requests already submitted will continue to be processed by the data brokers according to their legal obligations. You retain access to your account and historical data until the end of the billing period.

No, Sirveil does not guarantee 100% removal from all data broker sites, and any service that makes that claim is being misleading. Data removal depends on individual broker compliance with legal requirements, and some brokers are slower or less cooperative than others.

What Sirveil does guarantee is that legally-grounded removal requests citing applicable state privacy laws will be submitted on your behalf, followed up on when overdue, and escalated when brokers fail to respond. Sirveil tracks every request through its full lifecycle and keeps you informed of the status. Most compliant brokers process removals within 30 to 45 days. For brokers that refuse or ignore requests, Sirveil provides documentation that can support formal complaints to state attorneys general.

When you cancel your Sirveil subscription, your personal data remains stored in your account until the end of your billing period. After your subscription expires, active scanning and removal requests stop, but your account data is retained for 90 days in case you choose to resubscribe.

After the 90-day retention period, you can request complete deletion of all your personal data from Sirveil's systems by contacting privacy@sirveil.ai. Upon receiving a deletion request, Sirveil will remove all stored personal information, scan results, removal history, and account data. This is consistent with the same privacy rights Sirveil helps you exercise with data brokers — you have the right to be forgotten by us, too.

Last updated: May 2026