Free Tools & Resources
You don’t need to spend a dime to get started. These free tools and guides give you visibility into your own exposure and the knowledge to start reducing it.
Boolean Self-Search Tool
Build a precise Google Boolean search string using your name, location, and keywords. See what’s indexed about you in seconds. No account required.
Open the Tool →Google Alerts Setup Guide
Step-by-step guide to setting up free Google Alerts that notify you whenever your name or contact information appears in new search results. Takes about 10 minutes and costs nothing.
Read the Guide →Google Data Removal Guide
A walkthrough of Google’s “Results About You” tool — how to find your information in Google Search and submit removal requests directly to Google. Free and available to anyone.
Read the Guide →Data Brokers Explained
New to this topic? Start here. A plain-language breakdown of what data brokers are, how they collect and sell your information, and why it creates a specific security risk for investigators.
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