AJAXX Data Scrubber vs DuckDuckGo Personal Information Removal

AJAXX Data Scrubber scans data broker and people-search websites for exposed personal information, helps submit opt-out requests, and tracks what happens afterward. It searches more than 150 broker sites for one person using one name and one city and state. Requests are automated where supported, with guidance for manual procedures elsewhere. The service advertises quarterly automatic rescans, exposure-risk reporting, screenshots of discovered profiles, and email progress updates with summary totals. Free accounts can view a first scan and exposure results; removals require a paid plan that includes Core. The site says most removals finish within 45 days, although verification requirements can extend that time. AJAXX is available in the United States and supports opt-out workflows used by many brokers in states with privacy rights such as CCPA or CPRA. It says scan data is used only for requests on the user’s behalf and is not sold. Accounts and associated data can be deleted through settings. Removal results are not guaranteed to persist.

DuckDuckGo Personal Information Removal searches supported data broker and people-search sites for personal details such as names and addresses, then sends requests to remove them. Its listed coverage includes Spokeo, TruePeopleSearch and FastPeopleSearch, among 49 sites. The service periodically rescans sites and handles broker confirmation emails to help catch information that returns. DuckDuckGo says setup information and removal requests are handled on the subscriber’s device, and confirmation emails are deleted within 72 hours. After setup, scans and removals run in the background. The service is limited to U.S. residents, one person per subscription and one device. It works through DuckDuckGo’s Windows or Mac desktop browser and its iOS browser; iOS users need Background App Refresh enabled for effective operation. It cannot remove information from sources including social media, government databases, public records, news articles or image databases. Requests may fail, processing can take up to six weeks, and information may reappear. Plus costs $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year; Pro costs $19.99 a month or $199.99 a year. A free trial is available; there is no free plan.