Company Overview

PeekYou is a web-based people search engine that provides users comprehensive information on the individuals behind various public links. PeekYou allows users to search for people by name, username, email address, and phone number. The company also provides a reverse email lookup service, which enables users to find out who is behind an email address.

The engine examines articles from more than sixty news, blog, and social networking sites to determine who is actually behind them. It then compiles their disparate digital footprints into a single record of their online identity.

Over the years, PeekYou has become a go-to resource for online investigations, helping people find information on anyone from long-lost friends and family members to public figures and celebrities. Law enforcement agencies and private investigators have also used the company to track fugitives, locate missing persons, and gather evidence in criminal cases.

PeekYou is one of the top 500 websites in the US, according to Quantcast. The website first went up in stealth mode in July 2006 and then was relaunched in its current form in November 2009. It was started by Nathan Chan and Michael Hussey. New York City serves as the headquarters of PeekYou.

Type Of Consumer Data Collected

PeekYou collects a variety of consumer data, including:

• Contact information such as name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.

• Demographic information including your age, gender, date of birth, and zip code.

• Interests such as consumer product preferences and marketing communications preferences.

• Online activity information such as your IP address, device type and ID, web browser type, time spent on those pages, access times and dates, referring URL, and clickstream data.

• Geolocation data such as your current location that is based on your IP address.

• Any information you voluntarily provide them, such as when you fill out a form or participate in a survey.

How Is Consumer Data Collected?

PeekYou collects consumer data in the following ways:

• Directly from consumers when they provide it, such as when they create an account, fill out a form, or participate in a survey.

• Automatically through their technology as described in the “Tracking Technologies” section in their Privacy policy. This includes tracking technologies they use for analytics and advertising purposes.

• From third parties as described in the “Information from Other Sources” section. This includes information from social media networks, ad networks, and data providers.

How Is Consumer Data Used?

PeekYou uses consumer data for a variety of purposes like:

• To provide and improve their service: This is done by personalizing content and tailoring advertisements.

• To communicate with consumers: This includes sending marketing communications, responding to customer service inquiries, or notifying consumers of updates to their service.

• For research and development: This includes developing new products and services and improving existing ones.

• For safety and security: This includes protecting their systems against malware and other threats and detecting fraudulent activity.

The Rights Given Under CCPA, FCRA, GDPR, And DPA

The CCPA, FCRA, GDPR, and DPA give consumers certain rights concerning their personal data. These rights may vary depending on the jurisdiction in which you reside, but typically: 

• You have the right to know what personal data is being collected about you, why it is being collected, and how it is being used.

• You have the right to have your data deleted under certain circumstances.

• You have the right to opt out of the sale of your data under certain circumstances.

• You have the right to object to or limit the use of your data under certain circumstances.

• You have the right to receive equal treatment for using your data, regardless of whether you participate in a voluntary opt-in program.

How To Request Deletion Of Your Data?

If you want to exercise any of your rights under CCPA, FCRA, GDPR, or DPA, please contact PeekYou customer support at info@peekyou.com. You can also fill out an opt-out form here. Additionally, you can fill out this form to stop them from selling your information.

If you want to write to them, you can do by contacting them at:

PeekYou

ATTN: Legal Department

PO Box 705

Ashburn, VA 20146

Please note that they may need to verify your identity before processing your request. They will respond to your request within 30 days.