Discovering your personal content online without permission can be upsetting. This guide shows you how to request removal from adult websites. Keep in mind that response times and success rates differ depending on the platform.
Well-known platforms like Pornhub and Redtube usually handle legitimate takedown requests within 24–48 hours. Smaller sites or those in areas with weak legal enforcement may ignore your requests. In these cases, you might need specialised removal services. Your success will depend on the site’s removal policies, where it’s legally registered, and how seriously it takes content moderation.
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)
Content can be delisted from search engines while remaining on its original website. This strategy can decrease harmful content visibility by up to 95% and offers immediate protection during the removal process. Using deindexing alongside source removal provides both rapid results and lasting security.
Legal Removal Frameworks
DMCA/Copyright Takedown
If you own content (such as images or videos), you can file a copyright infringement takedown notice. Most platforms follow DMCA and similar copyright laws. You can submit these requests directly to the platform hosting the content or through search engines.
Revenge Porn Laws
If content is shared without your consent, you may have legal recourse under non-consensual pornography laws. To request removal, contact the hosting platform or search engine directly using their takedown request process, similar to DMCA claims.
GDPR/Privacy Requests (For EU/UK Residents)
Under GDPR, you have the right to request deletion of your personal information from search results. You can submit these requests directly to websites and search engines, and most major platforms will 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 options for escalation. This includes connecting you with legal professionals, preparing detailed case documentation, coordinating with law enforcement when necessary, and helping facilitate court-ordered content removal.
Additional Protection Measures
We keep a close watch on your online presence, identifying new negative content quickly and working to have it removed whenever possible. When removal isn’t feasible, we employ effective reputation management techniques to push negative search results lower in rankings and minimise the impact of harmful content on your digital footprint.