{"id":586437,"date":"2023-08-10T16:01:40","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T13:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/heres-how-to-protect-your-data\/"},"modified":"2023-08-10T16:01:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T13:01:40","slug":"heres-how-to-protect-your-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/heres-how-to-protect-your-data\/","title":{"rendered":"#Here\u2019s How to Protect Your Data"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e670c29e32\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e670c29e32\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/heres-how-to-protect-your-data\/#Your_Risks_With_Your_Private_Data_Made_Public\" >Your Risks With Your Private Data Made Public<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/heres-how-to-protect-your-data\/#How_Incogni_Protects_Your_Data_and_Privacy\" >How Incogni Protects Your Data and Privacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/heres-how-to-protect-your-data\/#What_Makes_Incogni_the_Better_Choice\" >What Makes Incogni the Better Choice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/heres-how-to-protect-your-data\/#How_You_Can_Keep_Your_Data_Safe\" >How You Can Keep Your Data Safe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/heres-how-to-protect-your-data\/#Entrust_Your_Data_Protection_and_Privacy_to_Incogni\" >Entrust Your Data Protection and Privacy to Incogni<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\nYou probably don&#8217;t know it, but your phone number is all over the web. Also, your SSN, addresses, and even details of your shopping habits. You could have put your contact details on your <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> profiles, health sites, or while shopping and using numerous services online.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":0,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":0,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":0,\"ruleCount\":10,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":283} --><br \/>\n<!-- Zone: below first paragraph. --><\/p>\n<p><!-- No winning ad found for zone: mid intro! --><br \/>\nYour phone number and other data mean good money to data brokers and scammers who are always on the prowl to profit from the personal details of internet users. People Search Sites make their job easier as scammers can scan such sites and use your data for illegal activities.<br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":0,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":0,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":1,\"ruleCount\":10,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":276} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":1,\"ruleCount\":10,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\nBut you can prevent scammers from accessing your info and protect your data. Take the right step right now with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/incogni.com\/\">Incogni<\/a>, a personal data removal service created by Surfshark that removes users\u2019 personal information from hundreds of data brokers\u2019 databases.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":268} --><br \/>\n<!-- No winning ad found for zone: native in content! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"your-risks-with-your-private-data-made-public\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Risks_With_Your_Private_Data_Made_Public\"><\/span> Your Risks With Your Private Data Made Public <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of course, you can&#8217;t do without being online. But you leave your digital footprint that <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/incogni.com\/data-brokers\">data brokers<\/a> exploit to get your information\u2014without your consent. They buy and sell your data such as Social Security numbers, contact details, physical addresses, and educational, employment, health, and financial information.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":594} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2.jpg\" data-img-desc=\"&quot;&lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/incogni.com\\\/\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;nofollow noopener noreferrer sponsored\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Incogni&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"null\">\n<figure><picture><!--[if IE 9]> <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" class=\"lazyload\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Illustration of a scammer stealing personal data from a computer\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":834} --><br \/>\nA key culprit exposing your online data is people search sites, especially if you are in the US. People search sites collect your information, compile personal profiles, and sell the records to anyone looking them up. Some even publish these profiles online for free.<br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":1101} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":0} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5.jpg\" data-img-desc=\"&quot;&lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/incogni.com\\\/\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;nofollow noopener noreferrer sponsored\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Incogni&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"null\">\n<figure><picture><!--[if IE 9]> <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" class=\"lazyload\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Illustration depicting people with their identities made public\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":240} --><br \/>\nAnyone can access people search sites to look you up, including potential employers, landlords, and even dates.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":351} --><br \/>\nWith your private data on public display, you and your family are vulnerable to stalking and online harassment. Moreover, institutions like banks and insurance companies can use such information to discriminate against you and refuse loans and coverage.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":604} --><br \/>\nScammers can dupe you of your money and steal your identity to take loans in your name. And also spam you with phishing emails and fraud calls claiming to be from the IRS or Amazon.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":785} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/4.jpg\" data-img-desc=\"&quot;&lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/incogni.com\\\/\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;nofollow noopener noreferrer sponsored\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Incogni&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"null\">\n<figure><picture><!--[if IE 9]> <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/4.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/4.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/4.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/4.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" class=\"lazyload\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Illustration of scammers stealing people's identities and personal data\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/4.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":1025} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\nYou might have experienced such calls and wondered how your number and name were available to these callers. Robocalls are a glaring example of how your privacy is invaded every day.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":182} --><br \/>\nYou could also have health insurers raising your rates based on information bought from data brokers.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":283} --><br \/>\nIndeed, you face many risks with your phone number and private data accessible to data brokers and scammers. But you can protect yourself by keeping your private data offline with Incogni.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":471} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":471} --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-incogni-protects-your-data-and-privacy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Incogni_Protects_Your_Data_and_Privacy\"><\/span> How Incogni Protects Your Data and Privacy <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Consider Incogni a robust and reliable shield that protects you and your data from the world&#8217;s data brokers. Incogni contacts data brokers and sends them requests to remove your personal information from their databases. This includes highly sensitive data such as SSNs, login credentials, browsing and purchase histories, and more.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":807} --><br \/>\nOpt-out requests are also sent to people search sites such as BeenVerified and Intelius on your behalf for removing details such as addresses, household members, asset information, and more from their publicly searchable databases.<br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":1038} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\nIncogni is a recognized legal entity and uses the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a> Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the UK GDPR to make data brokers comply with data removal requests. Data brokers are capable of restarting data collection, so Incogni also monitors people search sites and resends opt-out requests periodically to ensure your data does not land on their databases again.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":411} --><br \/>\nAll you have to do is get your Incogni account by signing up with your email and giving consent to having Incogni act on your behalf. Then relax and watch how your data gets erased.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":592} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":592} --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-makes-incogni-the-better-choice\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Incogni_the_Better_Choice\"><\/span> What Makes Incogni the Better Choice <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may find several personal data removal services. But Incogni makes the better choice for several reasons:<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":701} --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Widest market coverage, including the US, UK, EU, Switzerland, and Canada. <\/li>\n<li> Widest data-broker type coverage, not just people search sites. Over 180 data brokers are on its list, with more added continually for a wider search. <\/li>\n<li> Created by Surfshark, a trusted name in cybersecurity with successful tools like Surfshark VPN. <\/li>\n<li> Most affordable automated data removal. Get the yearly sub<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">script<\/a>ion at just $6.49 with a 50% discount. And being an HTG reader, you get <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/incogni.com\/deal\/?transaction_id=10287e127f28140f750f8ed2f977ff&amp;offer_id=1151&amp;affiliate_id=16804&amp;source=&amp;aff_sub=&amp;utm_source=Affiliates&amp;utm_medium=16804&amp;utm_campaign=affiliate&amp;utm_content=1151&amp;recurring_goal_id=952\">55% off the Incogni annual plan<\/a> using the code: <strong>htg55<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<li> Fast and transparent data removal. Most people search sites remove your data within 24 hours to 14 working days of getting removal requests. And since Incogni works according to GDPR and CCPA guidelines, other brokers are legally obligated to process requests in 30-45 days. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":1500} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":0} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/12-pss.jpg\" data-img-desc=\"&quot;&lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/incogni.com\\\/\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;nofollow noopener noreferrer sponsored\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Incogni&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"null\">\n<figure><picture><!--[if IE 9]> <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/12-pss.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/12-pss.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/12-pss.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/12-pss.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" class=\"lazyload\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Incogni dashboard showing progress of data removal\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/12-pss.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":240} --><br \/>\nMoreover, you can monitor the progress of your data removal with the self-explanatory Incogni dashboard.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":344} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":344} --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-you-can-keep-your-data-safe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_You_Can_Keep_Your_Data_Safe\"><\/span> How You Can Keep Your Data Safe <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can enjoy peace of mind once you subscribe to Incogni. However, you can make securing your data a way of life through a few good practices:<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":487} --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Remove all unnecessary and unused apps as they are made to track your data. <\/li>\n<li> Check your social profiles for your visible phone number, and hide or remove it. <\/li>\n<li> Remove your phone number from company sites, given for using their services. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":728} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":728} --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"entrust-your-data-protection-and-privacy-to-incogni\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entrust_Your_Data_Protection_and_Privacy_to_Incogni\"><\/span> Entrust Your Data Protection and Privacy to Incogni <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Data brokers and scammers are out to get your phone number and personal details. But you can stay protected with a trusted, proven, and fully automated personal data removal service like Incogni.<br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":923} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\nMake a smart move by assigning Incogni as your data protector. As an HTG reader, you get a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/incogni.com\/deal\/?transaction_id=10287e127f28140f750f8ed2f977ff&amp;offer_id=1151&amp;affiliate_id=16804&amp;source=&amp;aff_sub=&amp;utm_source=Affiliates&amp;utm_medium=16804&amp;utm_campaign=affiliate&amp;utm_content=1151&amp;recurring_goal_id=952\">special 55% off on Incogni&#8217;s yearly subscription<\/a> using the code <strong>htg55<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":7,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":165} --><\/p>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-note\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom note\" id=\"custom_block_31\">\n<div class=\"custom_block-content\">\n<em>This is a sponsored post. 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