Editorial Standards & Review Methodology

Remove My Info Fast is an independent editorial publication focused exclusively on data privacy and personal information removal. We are not affiliated with, owned by, or funded by any of the services we review — including Optery, Aura, or DeleteMe.

Our team consists of privacy researchers and consumer advocates who have spent years tracking the data broker industry. We have personally tested the services we recommend, submitted real opt-out requests, and monitored results over time.

We earn revenue through affiliate commissions when readers purchase services through our links. This is disclosed prominently on every page. Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial ratings, rankings, or recommendations — a service we don't recommend will not appear in our top picks regardless of commission rate.

Our editorial team has direct, hands-on experience with data removal services:

• We have personally subscribed to and tested Optery, Aura, and DeleteMe using real personal information
• We track removal results over 3–6 month periods to verify that removals actually stick
• We monitor data broker industry changes, new broker sites, and service updates on an ongoing basis
• We have submitted manual opt-out requests to 50+ data brokers to understand the DIY alternative firsthand
• We review FTC guidance, state privacy laws (CCPA, Virginia CDPA, etc.), and industry reports to keep our coverage accurate

We do not publish reviews based on press releases, vendor-provided materials, or unverified claims. Every factual claim in our reviews is sourced from direct testing, official service documentation, or credible third-party sources.

Every service we review is evaluated against the same criteria. We do not create custom scoring systems that favor particular services.

Our editorial policy is strict: affiliate relationships do not determine rankings, ratings, or recommendations. Specifically:

• We do not accept payment for positive reviews or guaranteed placement
• We do not alter ratings based on which service pays higher commissions
• We do not suppress negative findings to protect affiliate relationships
• If a service we recommend becomes worse, we update our review to reflect that — even if it costs us commissions
• Services we do not recommend are clearly labeled as such, regardless of whether they have affiliate programs

This policy is in compliance with FTC guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255).

Data removal services change frequently — pricing updates, new broker coverage, feature additions, and service quality shifts. Our update policy:

• Major reviews (Optery, Aura, DeleteMe) are re-evaluated at minimum every 6 months
• Pricing information is verified monthly against each service's current pricing page
• Breaking changes (major price increases, service shutdowns, FTC actions) are updated within 48 hours of confirmation
• Every review page displays a "Last updated" date so readers know how current the information is

If you notice outdated information on any page, please contact us at editorial@removemyinfofast.com and we will investigate promptly.

We are committed to accuracy. If we publish incorrect information, we correct it promptly and transparently:

• Factual errors are corrected as soon as they are identified or reported
• Significant corrections are noted inline on the affected page with a correction notice
• We do not silently delete or alter content to hide errors

To report an error, contact us at editorial@removemyinfofast.com. Please include the page URL, the specific claim you believe is incorrect, and any supporting evidence.

We deliberately limit our coverage to services we have personally tested and can vouch for. We do not publish reviews of:

• Services we have not directly tested with real personal information
• Services with unresolved FTC complaints or documented deceptive practices
• Services that do not provide verifiable proof of removals

This means our coverage is narrower than some comparison sites. We believe a smaller set of honest, tested recommendations is more valuable than a comprehensive list of unverified options.