Google "Results About You": What It Does & Its Limits
Google launched "Results About You" to help you find and remove personal information from search. It's a good start—but it's not enough.
Here's what the tool does, what it doesn't do, and when you need professional help.
What Is "Results About You"?
In August 2023, Google launched "Results About You"—a free dashboard that:
Monitors search results for your name
Scans Google for pages containing your personal info
Alerts you when info is found
Notifies you of new results with your phone, email, or address
Lets you request removal
Submit removal requests directly through the dashboard
Tracks request status
See if your removal requests are approved or denied
The fact Google created this tool proves the problem is real. Your personal info is being exposed online, and it's a serious privacy risk.
The Limitations of Google's Free Tool
"Results About You" is helpful but has significant gaps that leave you exposed.
What It Doesn't Do
- Doesn't remove from source websites
- Many requests get denied
- Doesn't cover all personal info types
- Requires YOU to monitor constantly
- No guarantee of removal
- Slow processing (weeks)
- New results keep appearing
- Data brokers keep selling your info
What Professional Service Adds
- Google de-indexing (core service)
- Higher approval rate (expert documentation)
- All personal info types covered
- We monitor for reappearance
- Money-back if ineligible
- Fast processing (days not weeks)
- Proactive re-removal
- Data broker opt-outs (add-on available)
When to Use Free Tool vs. Professional Service
Use Google's Free Tool When:
- You have just 1-2 results to remove
- Info is on simple/small websites
- You have time to monitor regularly
- Initial request was approved
Use Professional Service When:
- You have multiple results (3+)
- Info is on data broker/people search sites
- Google denied your free request
- You need it done fast
- You want ongoing protection
- Info keeps reappearing
Why Google Denies Removal Requests
Many DIY removal requests get rejected. Here's why—and how we overcome these objections.
"Information is publicly available"
Google may argue the info is already public elsewhere. We show it's on exploitative sites that violate policies.
"Doesn't meet removal criteria"
Requests must be framed correctly. We know exactly how to categorize and document for approval.
"Content is newsworthy"
Some info appears in legitimate news context. We identify non-news sources and target those.
"Insufficient documentation"
DIY requests often lack proper evidence. We prepare comprehensive documentation packages.
Professional Personal Info Removal
When Google's free tool isn't enough, we're here to help.
Personal Information Removal
One-time payment. No subscription.
- Google Search de-indexing
- Expert documentation for approval
- Monitoring for reappearance
- Re-submission if info returns
- Money-back if ineligible
- Data broker opt-outs (add-on)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Google's 'Results About You' feature?
Results About You is a free Google tool that monitors search results for your name and alerts you when your personal contact info (phone, email, address) appears. You can then request removal directly through the tool.
Is Results About You enough to protect my privacy?
It helps with some Google results, but has limitations: it doesn't remove from source websites, many requests get denied, requires constant monitoring, and doesn't cover all types of personal information.
Why do Google removal requests get denied?
Google denies requests for various reasons: info is considered 'publicly available', appears on news sites, doesn't meet their specific criteria, or the request wasn't properly documented. Professional services have higher success rates.
What personal info can be removed from Google?
Google allows removal of: phone numbers, email addresses, home addresses, ID numbers (SSN, etc.), bank account info, medical records, explicit images, and doxxing content. Each type has specific criteria.
Google Knows Your Info Is Exposed
That's why they created "Results About You." But their free tool has limits. Get complete protection with professional removal.