Discovering your personal content on adult websites without consent can be deeply upsetting. This guide outlines the process for requesting content removal, while acknowledging that outcomes vary depending on the platform.
Well-established platforms such as Pornhub and Redtube generally handle valid takedown requests within 24–48 hours. However, smaller websites or those operating in regions with weak legal frameworks may ignore such requests entirely. When standard removal requests fail, you might need to engage professional removal services. Ultimately, your success hinges on factors including the website’s policies, the legal jurisdiction in which it operates, and its willingness to enforce content standards.
Document Everything
Before beginning the removal process:
- Take screenshots of the content (only enough to identify it)
- Record the exact URLs where the content appears
- Note when you discovered the content
- Document any identifying information that connects you to the content
Content Removal Methods
Direct Website Contact
The most straightforward approach is to contact the platform directly. There are typically many points of contact on these websites, such as:
- Contact page
- About Us page
- Terms of Use Page
- Footer
- Specific Removal page
Search Engine Removal (Google/Bing/Yahoo)
Search engines can be made to hide harmful content without removing it from the original website. This method can decrease the visibility of damaging information by as much as 95% and offers instant protection while working on permanent removal. Using deindexing together with removing content at its source provides both immediate results and lasting security.
Legal Removal Frameworks
DMCA/Copyright Takedown
If you own content like images or videos, you can submit a copyright infringement takedown notice. Most platforms follow DMCA and similar copyright regulations. You can file these requests directly with the hosting platform or through search engines.
Revenge Porn Laws
If content is shared without consent, you may have legal recourse under laws addressing non-consensual intimate imagery. To request removal, contact the platform or search engine displaying the content through their takedown request process, which works in a manner similar to DMCA procedures.
GDPR/Privacy Requests (For EU/UK Residents)
Under GDPR, you have the right to request the removal of your personal data from search engine results. You can submit these requests directly to websites and search engines, and they usually honour them.
Escalation Options
ICO Complaints
Unfortunately, the Information Commissioner’s Office do not handle cases related to porn.
Legal Representation/Law Enforcement
When platforms don’t respond or issues become more serious, we provide multiple ways to escalate. Our escalation options include connecting you with legal professionals, preparing detailed case documentation, collaborating with law enforcement when necessary, and supporting court-ordered content removal.
Additional Protection Measures
Our team actively tracks your online footprint, quickly identifying new harmful content and working to have it removed whenever feasible. When deletion isn’t possible, we employ effective reputation management techniques to push down negative search results and minimise the impact of damaging material on your digital reputation.