Your information can be taken online without you knowing!
In 2020, identity theft cases caused over $3.3 billion in losses in the US, says the FTC.
If you don't opt out of ACHCoop, your information might add to this if it's misused.
To maintain online privacy and safeguard personal information, use this guide to remove your details from ACHCoop.
ACHCoop is a website run by a company called Address Clearing House (ACH). They gather details about people who've recently moved to the US, mainly from address updates for magazines, newsletters, and stores. Companies can buy this information from ACHCoop to advertise to new movers.
ACHCoop doesn't directly collect your information. Instead, they gather it indirectly from various sources. Here's how it works:
When you join a magazine, newsletter, or store, you might give them your new address. These companies might sell this information to places like Achcoop, who collect it for data.
ACHCoop says they only collect information you give when updating your address. They don't get sensitive information like health information or know exactly where you are.
In short, ACHCoop relies on the information you share with other businesses to build their database of new movers.
If you're worried about businesses getting your new address, it's important to opt out of ACHCoop. Here's why:
ACHCoop sells information about people who moved to businesses. They might use this for ads. Opting out lowers the chance of getting ads you didn't want after moving.
By opting out, you take control of your data and prevent Achcoop from including your information in their new mover lists.
Step 1: Visit the ACHCoop website
Step 2: Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the option “Do Not Sell My Personal Information”.
Step 3: Fill out the complete form and click on the option “Submit”.
And that's how you can opt out of ACHCoop.
If you've opted out of ACHCoop but not other data collectors, PurePrivacy makes it easier to remove your data from those platforms.
This means you get to decide who gets your information, so you can keep your privacy safe.
PurePrivacy lets you control your online privacy.
It stops data brokers from snatching your information without asking, protecting you from identity theft.
Also, it makes managing your privacy settings easy with a simple interface.
How Does PurePrivacy Work:
PurePrivacy helps you take back control of your online privacy by asking more than 200 data brokers to delete your personal information. This means less chance of your data being used for ads or other stuff without your permission.
PurePrivacy makes sure your requests to delete your data follow the rules like GDPR and CCPA. This means you can legally ask data brokers to remove your personal information from their databases.
PurePrivacy shows you what information each data broker collects and how risky it is. This helps users choose which brokers to ask to delete their data, based on how sensitive the information is.
PurePrivacy gives you a dashboard to see how their data removal requests are going. You also get weekly emails to know what's happening with their requests and if there are any updates from data brokers. This helps you stay in the loop during the whole process.
Some financial institutions might offer PurePrivacy services for free, or you might get them as part of a special service package. Just ask your financial institution if there are any fees.
Participating in ACH programs can make paying bills easier and cheaper. For instance, Premier Cooperative gives members a 1% discount if they use ACH to buy stuff, which also speeds things up and saves on paperwork.
To start ACH payments, go to the Customer Portal online. There, you can securely manage your account and payment information. Follow the setup steps, which will ask for your customer number and invoice details.
For any questions or assistance, you can contact ACHCoop via email at [email protected] or by phone at 302-480-0432.
Opting out of ACHCoop is vital if you're worried about your data being shared.
Giving out your information can be dangerous, as it can lead to identity theft.
With PurePrivacy, your information stays safe.