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TOOL PROFILE
Eraser
A free, open-source data broker removal tool that runs on your own computer and can send requests from your mailbox.
Best forPeople comfortable installing and maintaining a local tool who want to review each broker request themselves.
Plan typeFree
Open sourceYes
Research transparency
Product details checked on 2026-11-01.
Eraser is a community-maintained project for preparing and tracking data broker opt-out requests. The maintained version offers a local web interface and command-line workflow. It uses the mail account you configure, and stores its profile and request history on your device.
That local setup gives you direct control over your records, but it also puts the setup and security work in your hands. Eraser stores identifying details and request history locally. The current 2.0 project can encrypt stored mail passwords with an optional passphrase, but that does not make every profile field or history entry encrypted. Use a dedicated device account, follow the project's file-permission guidance, and never share your config file or commit it to a repository.
Start with a dry run and inspect the recipient list before sending anything. Some brokers ask for more steps or identity checks; skip requests that require information you are not comfortable providing. A sent request is not proof that a listing was removed.
Vanishio has not independently audited or hands-on tested Eraser. Check the current release notes and setup guidance before installing.
What it offers
- Local web interface and command-line workflow
- Broker list with region and category filters
- Dry-run option to preview outgoing requests
- Manual-send mode is available for users who do not want to configure SMTP
- Local request history and follow-up tracking
Limitations
- Setup and updates are the user’s responsibility
- Local profile and history contain personal details; mail-password encryption is optional
- Some brokers require manual forms, confirmation, or identity checks
- A request being sent or accepted does not confirm removal
- Vanishio has not performed an independent audit or hands-on test
Explore the official provider
Before deciding, review current product documentation, service terms and plan details.
Official websiteFrequently asked questions
Does Eraser send my information to Vanishio?
No. Eraser is a separate project intended to run on your own device. This Vanishio page does not collect your profile or send requests.
Can I use Eraser without giving it my email password?
The maintained project documents a manual-send option. You prepare messages and send them yourself from your mail client. Review its current instructions before setup.
Does a successful request mean a broker deleted my data?
No. You may need to confirm the request or complete a separate form, and the broker’s response must be checked. A request is not proof that every copy has been removed.
Sources and further reading
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