Feeling like your online presence is out of control? You're not alone.
Our information gets scattered across countless websites, like Lusha, a popular sales tool.
This guide empowers you to opt out of Lusha and minimize unwanted online exposure.
We'll also introduce PurePrivacy, a powerful application that helps you manage your data effectively.
Lusha is like a detective tool for salespeople. It helps them find contact information for possible customers, mainly in business settings.
They have a free browser extension for basic searches on sites like LinkedIn, and a paid service for deeper searches. But remember, it's always wise to double-check the information before reaching out to someone.
Lusha gathers your information for its B2B database from a mix of public sources and contributions by others:
Lusha looks at different websites and public records to find business contact details. It uses special computer programs to do this automatically.
People can let Lusha have their contact information and the information of their work friends.
Lusha purchases data from companies specializing in collecting and selling business contact information.
When Lusha customers use its email composing features, it can collect contact information through integrations with services like Gmail.
Lusha only cares about work stuff, like emails and phone numbers, not personal stuff. And if you don't want them to have your information, you can tell them to remove it.
Opting out of Lusha is about controlling what information about your job is available online. Here's why it is crucial to opt out of Lusha:
Deciding not to be part of Lusha means you get to choose what work info is shared online. It stops them from spreading your contact details.
Lusha gathers information from various sources, and accuracy isn't guaranteed. Opting out prevents the possibility of outdated or incorrect information circulating about you.
If Lusha has your information, you might get many sales calls or emails, even if they're about work. But if you opt out, you're less likely to get bothered by stuff you don't want.
While Lusha offers a service valuable to salespeople, opting out allows you to manage your professional searchability and avoid potential downsides.
Step 1: Visit Lusha's official website.
Step 2: Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the option “Opt Out.”
Step 3: Fill out the complete opt-out form, perform the CAPTCHA, and click “Submit.”
Step 4: Check your inbox for an email confirmation link.
Step 5: Click on the link.
Your request has been confirmed.
And that's how you can opt out of Lusha.
If you've said no to Lusha but haven't blocked other data collectors, PurePrivacy makes it easier to remove your information. They streamline the process, so keeping your data private across the board is simpler.
Lusha gathers information from publicly available sources, such as professional networking sites, business directories, and social media profiles.
Once you ask Lusha to remove your information, it might take them a few days to a week to finish the process.
If Lusha successfully removes your data, it should no longer be visible on their platform. However, sometimes it might take some time for the changes to take effect completely.
Lusha doesn't sell your data. They provide a service that helps businesses find and verify contact information for professionals, but they don't sell the data they collect.
You've taken an important step by choosing to opt out of Lusha!
Remember that removing your data lowers the risk of being exposed in a data breach, but it may not be erased entirely from the internet.
Choose PurePrivacy for enhanced privacy protection.