In this video, I show you what it actually looks like to remove your personal information from the internet using Optery’s free plan—no hype, just a real walkthrough. To make it as realistic as possible, I had my friend Ethan record his signup and setup so you can see the exact screens, what info you’re asked for, and how the scan works. We add extra details like additional emails, phone number, current and previous addresses, past employers, and even relatives (because data brokers love connecting dots you didn’t agree to). Then we kick off the scan and review the dashboard results. The big takeaway: the free plan is a solid starting point because it shows you where your data is showing up. In Ethan’s case, Optery flagged his profiles on 200+ sites—and one listing already had his new city shortly after he moved, which is exactly why this matters. But the free version doesn’t do the removals for you. You can submit opt-outs manually, but it’s repetitive, time-consuming, and brokers re-add your info constantly, which is why paid services exist to keep scanning, submitting, and following up over and over again.