FAQ.

What does wrongperson actually do?

It lists 424 places that hold your personal information — data brokers, marketing lists, credit bureaus, healthcare directories, business listings, search-engine cache entries — and tells you exactly how to remove yourself from each one. You do the removals yourself; the app keeps the list and tracks progress.

Does it remove me automatically?

No. wrongperson is not a paid removal service. You read each task, tap a button that opens the company's opt-out form in Safari, fill it in, then come back and stamp the case complete. The removals are filed by you, directly with each company — same legal weight, no middleman, no recurring fee.

How long does the full list take?

If you work through 5 entries a day, about 12 weeks. Most people don't try to clear the whole list — they pick the tier groups that matter (start with Prerequisites + Privacy, leave Extreme for later) and stop when their public footprint feels small enough.

Will my data stay removed?

Mostly yes, sometimes no. Some data brokers honour removals permanently. Others re-aggregate when fresh data leaks in (new phone number, new address, a new public record). The app remembers what you've done so you can sweep again every 6–12 months without redoing the research.

Does the app track me?

No. There are no ad SDKs, no third-party tracking pixels, no behavioural fingerprinting. The only optional outbound traffic is anonymous, aggregate product-usage events to PostHog (EU region), and even those are off in builds without a PostHog key. The Privacy Policy has the full breakdown.

Where does my progress data live?

On your device, in iOS's standard SwiftData store, encrypted by the device's file-system encryption. If you turn on iCloud Replication in Settings, it syncs through Apple's CloudKit private database — owned by you, scoped to your Apple ID. We have no servers.

Can I export my data?

Yes, anytime. Settings → Export Dossier produces a JSON or CSV of every progress mark and note. Settings → Burn The File deletes everything except the catalog. Both are irreversible.

Do I need a VPN, password manager, etc. before I start?

Helpful, not required. The Prerequisites tier inside the app walks you through the foundational setup (password manager, VPN, secure email, encrypted DNS) before you start filing opt-outs. The app recommends Mullvad VPN, Bitwarden / Standard Notes, 2FAS, Proton Mail, and others — none of those are affiliate links.

What about kids?

The catalog includes parental-guidance entries (Kids Credit Freeze, family DNS profiles, etc.) but the app is rated 4+ and does not collect data from anyone. If you're setting up privacy on behalf of a child, the catalog is a good starting point.

Is this US-only?

The catalog is currently US-heavy because that's where the most aggressive data brokers operate. EU / UK / CA opt-outs work where applicable (GDPR / UKDPA / PIPEDA give you rights even on US-based brokers). Future updates will expand non-US coverage.

Is the catalog open?

The instruction copy is original work and is licensed for use within the app. The URLs themselves are public facts — every company links its own opt-out page from its own privacy policy. We don't claim ownership of the URLs.