Paying a company to remove your personal information can feel a little strange when the first thing it asks for is…your personal information.<\/p>
However, that\u2019s how Incogni works: it needs enough details to identify you before it can ask data brokers to delete records connected to you. From there, most of the work happens in the background.<\/p>
But\u2026 what is it actually doing? What does Incogni actually do after you sign up? Here\u2019s how the process works, from start to finish.<\/p>
Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p> After you subscribe, Incogni asks for your personal info, including things like your name, date of birth, current address, email address, and, for U.S. addresses, a phone number.<\/p> That can feel backward, believe me, I get it. If you\u2019re trying to get your information off the internet, why hand over more of it?<\/p> The reason is practical: Incogni needs enough information to tell data brokers who the removal request is for. A broker can\u2019t delete your record if it can\u2019t tell which record belongs to you.<\/p> Incogni says this is the minimum information it needs to make requests on your behalf.<\/p>
How Incogni Works, Step by Step<\/strong><\/h2>
1. You Give Incogni Enough Information to Identify You<\/strong><\/h3>