BlockShopper Opt Out & Data Removal Guide
The BlockShopper opt-out procedure is reserved for “certain government officials,” law enforcement, and public safety workers. You can get onto this VIP list if you have officially documented stalkers or can prove, through something like a police report, that you’re experiencing some other threat.
Most data brokers aren’t quite this stubborn, and getting your data out of their hands is important if you value your privacy. Check out our other opt-out guides and see for yourself.
Opt-out process: 15–30 minutes
Removal Requirements: Email, Fax machine, or Postage stamps
Updated: April 7, 2025
How to opt out of BlockShopper and remove your info
In short:
- Go to BlockShopper.com and search for your property.
- Alternatively, click on the “homeowners” tab and search for your full name.
- Copy the URL of your listing.
- Send an opt-out request to contact@blockshopper.com.
Keep reading for the full opt-out procedure with screenshots.
We’ve written around 85 data broker opt-out guides to make manual data removal easy. Check them out!
Step-by-step BlockShopper opt-out guide
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Go to BlockShopper.com and search for your property
Go to BlockShopper.com. Start typing your address into the search bar under the “properties” tab, select it from the autofill prompts when it shows up or click on the magnifying glass to start a search.
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Alternatively, click on the “homeowners” tab and search for your full name
To search for your property by name, click on the “homeowners” tab, enter your name, and select it from the autofill prompts or click the magnifying glass to start a search.
You’ll likely get many matching search results, especially if you have a common name. Go through and open each one until you find yours.
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Copy the URL of your listing
Check to make sure you’ve got the right listing. Right-click on the address bar and select “copy.” You’ll need it in the next step.
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Email or mail an opt-out request
Write an opt-out request and send it to BlockShopper. You can either email the request to contact@blockshopper.com or mail it to 2045 W Grand Ave Ste B PMB 70012 Chicago, Illinois 60612-1577 US.
Keep in mind that BlockShopper will only consider your data removal request if you’re a resident of California or you meet certain of their criteria, like being a government official, working as a law enforcement officer or public safety officer, being the subject of court protection orders, being stalked, or having received threats.
Information you should include in your request:
• Your full name
• The URL of the profile you want to remove
• Proof of Identity
• Supporting documentation if you meet requirements other than California residency.You can use this template:
Hello,
I’m hereby requesting that you remove my personal information from BlockShopper and stop selling it.
Name:
Address:
URL:Please find attached the documentation relating to my removal request.
TIP: If sending an email, use a throwaway or masked email address and carefully redact any supporting documentation to protect your private information when dealing with data brokers.
5. Continue your data removal journey
BlockShopper promises to get back to you within 48 hours, but there’s no guarantee they’ll approve your request. While you wait for a response, look into BeenVerified—it’s one of the other data brokers that BlockShopper links to in the search results.
BeenVerified posts detailed information on people just like you for a small fee (thanks to their trial membership option). The opt-out process is much simpler and far quicker than it is for BlockShopper. That’s not the problem.
The problem is that there are scores of data brokers operating in the US alone. Many of them are likely dealing in your personal information. Type your name into a search engine and you’ll find the tip of the iceberg in the form of people search sites. The other data brokers are better hidden, but you can make a list of likely suspects by looking into which ones are known to operate in your area.
Our guides are here to help you complete the opt-out process for each of the major data brokers on your list.
Alternatively, try our automated data removal service—we’ll send out dozens of opt-out requests at a time, do all the follow-up work, and continually restart the process to make sure your data stays off the market.
FAQ
What is BlockShopper?
BlockShopper is a people search site that specializes in real estate data. Users can access information by looking up an address or the name that a property is registered under. BlockShopper publishes information including neighborhood news, sales, property taxes, and more.
Is BlockShopper legal?
Yes, BlockShopper is legal. It doesn’t violate any laws by collecting and publishing the information it does. However, depending on where you live, you may be protected by laws such as the CCPA that give you the right to demand your data be removed.
