Your info is all over the internet—name, address history, emails, phone numbers—and in this video I tested whether DeleteMe actually helps you take it back. I break down how DeleteMe works after you sign up (yes, you do have to enter your personal details so it can find matches), what it scans, and what you actually get back as proof. DeleteMe markets 850+ data broker sites, hits the big names like Whitepages and PeopleFinders, and sends opt-out requests on your behalf. Then it follows up to make sure your data stays off those sites. But I also get real about where DeleteMe leaves me wanting. Compared to competitors like Optery, Incogni, and Kanary, DeleteMe doesn’t size up great for heavy exposure: it scans quarterly (not monthly), it’s hard to track progress in real time, and it tops out at fewer removals per year. The big upside is the human-verified approach—plus it’s the only service I’ve seen offering email, phone, and credit card masking, and it has 24/7 support. My bottom line: DeleteMe is best for busy professionals, people uncomfortable with tech, and anyone with a light digital footprint who wants “set it and forget it.” If you’re budget-conscious or you’re showing up on a lot of broker sites, I’d lean toward a more robust (and often more automated) option like Optery or Incogni.