How to Remove Your Data from RocketReach: The Complete Opt-Out Guide

Why Is Your Information on RocketReach?

If you've discovered your professional information listed on RocketReach, you're not alone. RocketReach is a B2B data broker that maintains profiles on over 700 million professionals across 35 million companies. The platform collects publicly available information from sources like LinkedIn, social media profiles, and corporate websites to create searchable professional profiles.

This data is used by sales teams, recruiters, and marketers to find contact information for outreach purposes. While this service helps businesses connect with prospects, many individuals prefer to keep their professional information private—especially given the risks of unsolicited contact, phishing attempts, and potential data misuse.

The good news? RocketReach provides an opt-out process that allows you to remove your personal information from their database. This guide walks you through every method available.

Method 1: The Official Removal Request Form

The most straightforward way to remove your data from RocketReach is through their official removal form. Here's exactly how to do it:

Step 1: Access the Removal Page

Navigate to rocketreach.co/remove-profile. Alternatively, you can scroll to the bottom of any RocketReach page and click the "Do Not Sell My Info" link in the footer.

Step 2: Verify Your Identity

RocketReach needs to confirm you're the actual owner of the profile being removed. You'll need to provide:

• Your full name
• Your current company name
• Your RocketReach profile URL or LinkedIn profile URL
• A valid email address (use one that's listed in your RocketReach profile if possible)

Important: The email address you provide should match the one in your RocketReach profile. If you use a different email, the verification process may fail.

Step 3: Complete Email Verification

After submitting the form, check your inbox for a verification email from RocketReach. Click the confirmation link to authenticate your request. If you don't see the email, check your spam folder.

Step 4: Submit the Final Removal Request

Once verified, you'll see options to update your information, download your data, or remove your profile entirely. Click "Remove My Profile" and provide a reason when prompted (this is optional but can be helpful for their records).

After submission, your profile will be removed from RocketReach's database. However, be aware that this process may take several weeks to fully complete.

Method 2: Email Request to Privacy Team

If you encounter issues with the online form—or simply prefer a paper trail—you can submit your removal request directly via email. This method is particularly useful if the form rejects your submission due to email mismatches.

Send your request to one of these addresses:

• [email protected] (primary privacy team)
• [email protected] (for California residents invoking CCPA rights)

Sample Email Template

Use this format for your email request:

Subject: Do Not Share or Sell My Information

Body:

My name is [Your Full Name]. I request that my contact information and all data associated with me not be sold or shared by RocketReach.

I want to remove my name from RocketReach public searches and applicable affiliates. I understand that opting out of RocketReach does not remove all data associated with me from the internet, and when data appears on other websites, I must opt out of them individually.

Please complete my opt-out request and send verification of completion.

Additional details:

• LinkedIn Profile: [Your LinkedIn URL]
• RocketReach Profile (if known): [Profile URL]
• Current Company: [Company Name]

Include as much identifying information as possible to help them locate your profile accurately.

Method 3: Account Deletion (If You Have a RocketReach Account)

If you've previously created a RocketReach account—perhaps to look up your own profile—you can delete your account entirely through your account settings:

1. Log into your RocketReach account
2. Click your profile icon in the top-right corner
3. Select "Account Settings"
4. Navigate to "Other Settings" in the left sidebar
5. Click "De-activate and close account"
6. Confirm your decision and provide a reason

Note that this removes your user account but doesn't automatically suppress your professional profile from RocketReach's database. You may still need to submit a separate removal request using Method 1 or 2.

Understanding Your Legal Rights

Your ability to remove data from RocketReach—and the permanence of that removal—may depend on where you live. Several privacy laws give you specific rights:

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

California residents have the right to request deletion of personal information and to opt out of the "sale" of their data. RocketReach must comply with these requests. California and Virginia residents also benefit from suppression rights, meaning RocketReach must prevent new records from appearing for up to a year after removal.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you're in the EU or UK, GDPR provides strong data rights including the right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"). You can exercise these rights through RocketReach's removal form or by contacting their privacy team directly.

Other State Privacy Laws

Utah, Connecticut, Colorado, and Virginia also have privacy laws that provide various opt-out rights. RocketReach complies with these regulations for applicable residents.

What Happens After You Opt Out?

Once RocketReach processes your removal request:

• Your profile will no longer appear in RocketReach searches
• Your contact information won't be accessible to RocketReach users
• Your data will be removed from their active database

However, there are some important caveats to understand:

Google Cache Delays

Even after RocketReach removes your profile, it may still appear in Google search results for several weeks. This is because Google caches pages and updates its index periodically. To expedite removal from Google, you can manually request that Google remove the outdated cached link through their removal tools.

Data May Reappear

This is a critical point many people miss: data broker removals aren't always permanent. RocketReach continuously scrapes public sources for professional information. If your data is still publicly available on LinkedIn, company websites, or other platforms, RocketReach may re-add your profile in the future.

This means you should periodically check whether your information has reappeared and submit new removal requests if necessary.

Protecting Your Data Proactively

Removing your data from RocketReach is just one step in protecting your professional privacy. Here are additional measures to consider:

Audit Your LinkedIn Privacy Settings

Since RocketReach heavily relies on LinkedIn data, tightening your LinkedIn privacy settings can reduce the information available to data brokers. Consider limiting profile visibility to connections only and disabling public profile access.

Review Other Data Brokers

RocketReach isn't the only platform collecting professional data. Similar services exist across the B2B space. Consider checking and opting out of other major data aggregators as well.

Use Professional Email Strategically

Consider using different email addresses for different purposes. A dedicated email for public-facing professional activities can help you maintain privacy while still being reachable when needed. Our Email Verifier can help you ensure any email addresses you use are properly configured and deliverable.

The Bigger Picture: Data Privacy in B2B

If you're on the other side of this equation—perhaps you're a sales professional or recruiter who relies on contact databases for outreach—it's worth considering ethical approaches to prospecting.

Rather than relying solely on scraped data that may be unwanted by recipients, consider building targeted prospect lists through legitimate means. Our B2B Targeting Generator helps you identify ideal target companies based on industry, size, and other criteria—giving you a foundation for outreach that starts with the right companies rather than just any contact you can find.

When you do need to verify contact information, tools like our Email Finder can help you confirm you're reaching the right person at the right company, reducing wasted outreach and respecting professionals' time.

Common Questions About RocketReach Data Removal

How long does removal take?

RocketReach typically processes removal requests within a few days to two weeks. However, it may take several additional weeks for your profile to disappear from Google search results due to caching.

Does RocketReach notify me when someone looks me up?

No, RocketReach is anonymous. There's no way to know if someone has searched for your information on the platform, which is one reason many people prefer to opt out entirely.

Is RocketReach legal?

Yes, RocketReach operates legally. Data brokers that collect publicly available information are not breaking the law, even though many people find their practices concerning from a privacy standpoint.

What if my profile reappears after removal?

You'll need to submit another removal request. Data brokers often re-scrape public sources, and if your information remains publicly available elsewhere, it may be re-added to their database.

Can I remove someone else's information?

No, RocketReach requires verification that you own the profile being removed. You cannot submit removal requests on behalf of other individuals.

Take Action Today

Your professional information is valuable—both to you and to the companies that collect and sell it. Taking a few minutes to submit a RocketReach removal request is a meaningful step toward reclaiming your privacy.

Start by visiting the removal form at rocketreach.co/remove-profile, and consider setting a reminder to check back in a few months to ensure your data hasn't reappeared. In the world of data brokers, vigilance is the price of privacy.