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Transparency Report

Last Updated on: 21st of December 2024

Total Requests Received: 2
Complied Requests: 1
Denied Requests: 1

Requests by Registrar:

Total Requests: 0

  • Complied: 0
  • Denied: 0

Requests by Host:

Total Requests: 0

  • Complied: 0
  • Denied: 0

Government Requests: 0

  • Details: Subpoenas and court orders, etc.
  • Complied: 0
  • Denied: 0

Private Requests: 2

  • Details: DMCA takedown notices, defamation claims, etc.
  • Complied: 1
  • Denied: 1
  • Date: 13th of November 2024
    • Company: More Than Gifts
    • Country: Netherlands
    • Website: www.morethangifts.nl
    • Request: Approved
    • Removed URL: /a-threat-actor-has-allegedly-leaked-the-data-of-more-than-gifts/
    • Removed From: DarkWebInformer.com, X/Twitter, Telegram, Infosec Exchange, and LinkedIn
    • Reason: Post no longer exists on BF
  • Date: 18th of December 2024
    • Company: Credique, LLC
    • Country: USA
    • Website: credique.com
    • Request: Denied
    • URL Takedown Request: /a-threat-actor-is-allegedly-selling-the-data-of-credique-llc/
    • Reason: Missing information required on the Transparency Report page. To appeal, please look at "Denial Reporting Policy" on this page.

Takedown Request Required Information:

1. Requester Information

  • Full Name: The full name of the person submitting the takedown request.
  • Contact Information: Email and phone number for verification and follow-up. The email used for the takedown request must belong to the company's official domain.
  • Organization (if applicable): The name of the company or organization on behalf of which the request is being made.
  • Role/Position: Position or role in the organization (if applicable), to verify authority to submit the request.
  • Proof of Identity or Affiliation: A valid ID or official company documentation to verify the requester’s connection to the impacted entity.

2. Content Information

  • URL of the Content: A direct link to the post or content in question.
  • Description of Content: A brief summary or description of the content being reported for easier identification.
  • Date of Content Posting: The date the content was originally published, if available.

3. Reason for Takedown Request

  • Legal Grounds: Describe the legal basis for the request (e.g., copyright infringement, privacy concerns, defamation, illegal content).
  • Detailed Explanation: A specific explanation of how the content violates laws, policies, or personal rights.
  • Supporting Evidence: Any documentation, screenshots, or URLs that can provide evidence supporting the takedown request.
  • Potential Harm or Impact: Describe any actual or potential harm if the content remains online (e.g., reputational damage, security risks, personal harm).

4. Agreement and Signature

  • Acknowledgment of Legal Penalties: Confirmation that the information provided is accurate, with an acknowledgment that any false claims may have legal consequences.
  • Agreement to Transparency: Agreement that the takedown request will be logged and publicly reported (to align with transparency practices) on the Dark Web Informer platform and all social media.
  • Digital Signature: A digital signature or check-box confirmation for the requester to certify the information is truthful and accurate.
  • Request with all information: Send to legal at darkwebinformer dot com. Allow adequate time for your request to be reviewed.

Policy on Transparency:

All legal requests undergo a thorough review, with actions taken in accordance with legal requirements and our dedication to full transparency. As part of this commitment, all legal requests will include the following information:

  • Company: The name of the requesting company or organization.
  • Country: The country where the requesting entity is based.
  • Website: The official website of the requesting company or organization (if applicable).
  • Request: Approval or Denial
  • Removed URL: The specific URL of the content that has been removed.
  • Removed From: A list of platforms where the content has been removed (e.g., DarkWebInformer.com, social media channels).
  • Reason: The justification for the removal, as provided by the requester.

All approvals and denials are recorded on this page. Please note that no data is hosted on this site; all information is gathered from publicly available sources. Therefore, a valid legal basis is required to request the removal of any link or post.

Internet Archive and Third-Party Archiving

Archiving Overview:
Publicly accessible pages and posts on Dark Web Informer may be archived by third-party services such as the Internet Archive (Wayback Machine) to preserve content for historical purposes. These archives are managed independently and are beyond our control.

Archived Content:
If content is removed from Dark Web Informer following a takedown request, it may still exist on external archive services. Users must contact the respective third-party service directly for removal from their platforms.

Archiving Policy:
We allow lawful third-party archiving to promote transparency and historical preservation. If you have concerns about archived content, we recommend reviewing Internet Archive's removal policies for guidance.

Denial Reporting Policy:


In the event that a takedown request is denied, the denial will be promptly added to the Legal Requests Overview section. Denial entries will include detailed information about the request, such as the requesting entity, the reason for denial, and any applicable notes or explanations for the decision. Denials will be updated in the report within 5 business days of the final decision to ensure transparency and accuracy.

Appealing a Denial:

If your takedown request has been denied and you believe this decision should be reconsidered, you may submit an appeal. To appeal, please provide the following:

  1. Updated or Additional Information: Include any new evidence, documentation, or context that was not part of the original request or may have been missing.
  2. Detailed Explanation: Clearly outline why the decision should be overturned, citing specific legal grounds or other compelling reasons.
  3. Appeal Submission: Send your appeal to legal at darkwebinformer dot com with the subject line "Appeal: [Your Organization/Request Name]."

Appeals will be reviewed within 3 business days of submission. If the appeal is approved, the denial entry will be removed from the report and replaced with the updated status of the request.