Optery is a web-based personal-data removal service that helps users identify exposed information on data-broker and people-search sites. Its paid plans automate removal requests, while the Free Basic tier provides recurring exposure reports and self-service tools.
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Device fit
Supported platforms
Web
Capabilities can differ across platforms. Check the official plan and device requirements.
Before you subscribe
Free-plan availability
A free plan is available.
Free Basic is a permanent free tier, not merely a trial. The official pricing page describes ongoing monitoring, recurring quarterly exposure reports when the account is used, profile visibility, and self-service removal tools; automated removals are part of paid plans.
Listed features
From the linked official sources
Personalized exposure reports with screenshots and profile visibility links
Exposure scans for Google and Bing search results
Self-service removal tools and opt-out guides
Automated scans and removals on paid plans
Removal progress and exposure-risk reporting on paid plans
What the facts offer
Strengths
The permanent Free Basic tier provides recurring exposure reporting and self-service removal tools without requiring a paid subscription.
Paid plans can automate removal requests and provide ongoing scans, with higher tiers adding human privacy-agent support and broader removal coverage.
Check the trade-offs
Things to consider
Free Basic does not include automated removals; users must use the self-service tools themselves.
The service is limited to data-broker and people-search sites and does not cover general websites or social-media sites.
Sources & verification
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