
Ava J. Mercer
Privacy researcher & data broker removal writer at ClearNym
I help people take back control of their personal information — documenting how data brokers collect and sell your data, how to find your listings, and how to navigate opt-out processes that rarely work the way they claim to.
Topics: Data broker opt-outs • CCPA & GDPR removal rights • People-search sites • Reverse phone lookup • Personal information exposure • Identity privacy
All Ava J. Mercer Articles
Opt Out Guides 
Opt Out Guides 
Michigan Residents Database Opt Out Guide
Opt Out Guides 
Homemetry Opt Out Guide
Privacy Guides 
France ANTS Data Breach 2026: Is Your Personal Data Safe With Any Government?
Privacy Guides 
Sam Altman Home Attack: Why Your Address Is Just as Exposed
Privacy Guides 
How Do I Remove Negative Information About Myself from the Internet?
Opt Out Guides 
ZoomInfo Opt Out Guide
Opt Out Guides 
FastBackgroundCheck Opt Out Guide
Opt Out Guides 
Veripages Opt Out Guide
Privacy Guides 
Booking.com Data Breach 2026: What to Do Now to Protect Yourself
Privacy Tools 
Clearnym vs Incogni vs Optery: Which Service Is Worth It?
Privacy Tools 
Aura Data Breach: What Happened, Why It Matters, and Why Clearnym Is a Strong Alternative