Acxiom Opt Out Guide
Acxiom collects and sells vast amounts of consumer information, often without people even realizing it. This data fuels targeted ads, marketing campaigns, and unsolicited offers. The good news is you can request to have your information removed from Acxiom’s marketing databases. Following the opt-out process puts you back in control of how your data is shared and used.
What is Acxiom?
Acxiom is one of the largest and oldest data brokers in the United States. The company specializes in collecting, analyzing, and selling consumer data to businesses for marketing, analytics, and advertising purposes. Acxiom maintains detailed profiles on millions of individuals, compiling information from public records, surveys, online activity, and commercial transactions.
Businesses use Acxiom’s data to target customers more effectively with advertising campaigns, personalized offers, and customer insights. While this may benefit marketers, it raises significant privacy concerns for individuals whose data is collected without direct consent.
Unlike some smaller data brokers, Acxiom operates on a global scale and provides data services to major corporations, including financial institutions, retailers, and technology companies. Opting out of Acxiom’s marketing databases is an important step in reducing unwanted solicitation and maintaining control over your personal information.
How to Remove Your Information from PeekYou (Step by Step)
Step 1: Visit the official Acxiom opt-out page. Scroll down to the Opt out request form and fill it out. Choose the type of data you want to remove (postal mail, email, phone, or all).
Step 2: Submit your email, and then submit the form.
Step 3: Wait for a confirmation email from Acxiom verifying that your opt-out has been received. Once you get the email, click on the confirmation link.
Step 4: Complete the recaptcha and click ‘submit’
Step 5: Then you’re done! 🎉
How Long Does Acxiom Take to Remove Your Info?
Acxiom typically processes opt-out requests within 30 days. However, you may continue receiving marketing solicitations during that period as updates propagate across their databases. Once processed, your data should no longer be shared with marketers through Acxiom’s systems. If your information reappears later, you may need to resubmit a request.
Tips & Warnings
Opting out of Acxiom does not delete your credit information or stop all ads—it only removes your data from their marketing databases.
Make sure to enter your details carefully on the opt-out form to ensure the removal request applies to the correct records.
If you move, change your name, or update your contact information, you may need to submit a new opt-out request.
Other Marketing Data Brokers Still Have Your Information
Opting out of Acxiom is an important step, but it doesn’t stop other major marketing data brokers from selling your personal details. Companies like Oracle BlueKai, Epsilon, and Experian Marketing also build and share consumer profiles that fuel targeted advertising and unsolicited offers.
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