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
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FastBackgroundCheck Opt Out Guide
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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
Privacy Guides 
What Is a Data Broker and How to Protect Your Data
Opt Out Guides 
Background Check Gateway Opt Out Guide
Opt Out Guides 
CheckPeople Opt Out Guide
Opt Out Guides 
MyLife Opt Out Guide
Opt Out Guides 
UnMask Opt Out Guide
Opt Out Guides 
BusinessProfiles Opt Out Guide
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