Transparency Report
A public record of every legal takedown request received by Dark Web Informer — including who asked, what they asked for, and the outcome.
Effective 08 Sep 2025
Updated 08 Feb 2026
Total Requests
3
Complied
2
Denied
1
Government
0
Private
3
Logged Legal Requests
| Date | Company | Country | Type | Outcome | Website | URL / Reference | Removed From | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | Herbies Seeds | United Kingdom | Private | Approved | herbiesheadshop.com | /alleged-data-breach-of-herbies-seeds/ | DWI, X, LinkedIn | Post no longer exists on the forum DF |
| 18 Dec 2024 | Credique, LLC | USA | Private | Denied | credique.com | /a-threat-actor-is-allegedly-selling-the-data-of-credique-llc/ | — | Missing required information. See Denial Reporting Policy below for appeal. |
| 13 Nov 2024 | More Than Gifts | Netherlands | Private | Approved | morethangifts.nl | /a-threat-actor-has-allegedly-leaked-the-data-of-more-than-gifts/ | DWI, X, Telegram, Infosec Exchange, LinkedIn | Post no longer exists on the forum BF |
Takedown Request Requirements
1 Requester Details
- Full name
- Official email (organization domain)
- Phone number
- Organization name
- Role or position with authority
- Proof of identity or affiliation
2 Content Details
- Direct URL of the content
- Brief description of the content
- Date published (if known)
3 Legal Basis
- Grounds for removal (copyright, privacy, post no longer exists)
- Explanation of the violation
- Supporting evidence (screenshots, legal documents)
- Potential harm if not removed
4 Final Declaration
- Truthfulness confirmation
- Legal acknowledgment
- Transparency agreement (requests logged publicly)
- Digital signature (typed name or checkbox)
Requests to remove publicly available personal information are evaluated case by case. Content sourced from public records is not removed unless a compelling legal reason is provided.
Policy on Transparency
- We publish the requesting entity, country, website, outcome, removed URL, platforms removed from, and the provided reason.
- We do not host or store non-public data. Information is sourced from publicly available records.
- No hacking, unauthorized access, or paid acquisition is used for reporting.
Handling False Legal Claims
- Misuse of DMCA or legal claims intended to suppress public information is logged and may be reported.
- Repeated abuse may result in public disclosure of the fraudulent request.
- Knowingly filing false or unethical complaints may violate the law and can result in legal liability.
- Requests outside of legal matters will not be addressed.
Internet Archive & Third-Party Archiving
- Public pages may be archived by third-party services such as the Wayback Machine.
- If content is removed here, it may continue to exist in external archives.
- Requesters must contact the respective third-party service for removal.
Denial Reporting Policy & Appeals
If a takedown request is denied, the public log will include the requesting entity, denial reason, and additional notes. Denials are updated within 5 business days of the final decision.
Appealing a Denial
- Updated or additional information — new evidence or missing documentation
- Detailed explanation — why the decision should be reconsidered, citing legal grounds
- Appeal submission — email
legal [at] darkwebinformer [dot] comwith subject line: Appeal: [Your Organization/Request Name]
Important: Appeals are reviewed only if substantial new evidence or legitimate legal grounds are provided. Repetitive or baseless appeals may be ignored and legal action may be taken. Appeals are reviewed within 5 business days. If approved, the denial entry is replaced with the updated request status.