Removing private information from a people search site isn’t difficult yet there is no doubt that you will have to deal with a lot of hassle in order to get it done.

For starters, you’ll have to visit the site, and look for your information there and after which, you’ll just have to read and understand the site’s privacy policy. Of course, that part isn’t so easy not unless you are a lawyer…

One of the most popular sites is Intelius, where the section “How to remove your information from the Intelius Public Records Databases” runs into about 611 words. Once you’ve read the information, you’ll have to fill up an online form.

Not only will they require you to photograph your driver’s license while crossing out the license number and uploading the photograph for confirmation to the site. An email address is also requested.

There’s no doubt that the first step is a bit of a headache to get done (use a Post-It to cover the license number) but once you’re through, you’ll receive a confirmation email soon enough.

With another site like Spokeo, the process is much more simpler: you’ll have to provide a profile URL and an email address and filling out a CAPTHCA to prove that you are human.

As soon as you click the ‘Remove this listings’ button, you’ll be asked to check your email further instructions. However, all you will receive is a notification that your private information has been removed.

That said, if at any point of time, if any information you’ve posted has gone viral, it may be more difficult to clean up your public profile than you think.