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Transparency Report

Effective Date: 31st of May 2025
Last Updated: 31st of May 2025

  • Total Requests Received: 3
  • Complied Requests: 2
  • 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

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

Private Requests

  • Total Requests: 3
    • Details: DMCA takedown notices, defamation claims, etc.
    • Complied: 2
    • Denied: 1
  • Date: November 13, 2024
    • Company: More Than Gifts
    • Country: Netherlands
    • Website: www.morethangifts.nl
    • Request: Approved
    • Removed DarkWebInformer URL: /a-threat-actor-has-allegedly-leaked-the-data-of-more-than-gifts/
    • Removed From: DarkWebInformer.com, X/Twitter, Telegram, Infosec Exchange, LinkedIn
    • Reason: Post no longer exists on the forum BF
  • Date: May 30th, 2025
    • Company: Herbies Seeds
    • Country: United Kingdom
    • Website: herbiesheadshop.com
    • Request: Approved
    • Removed DarkWebInformer URL: /alleged-data-breach-of-herbies-seeds/
    • Removed From: DarkWebInformer.com, X/Twitter, LinkedIn
    • Reason: Post no longer exists on the forum DF
  • Date: December 18, 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 required information. To appeal, refer to the Denial Reporting Policy below.

Takedown Request Requirements

To request content removal from Dark Web Informer, your submission must include all of the following:

1. Requester Details

  • Full Name
  • Official Email (must be from your organization’s domain)
  • Phone Number
  • Organization Name (if applicable)
  • Your Role/Position (must prove authority)
  • Proof of Identity or Affiliation (e.g., government ID or company-issued document)

2. Content Details

  • URL of the Content (direct link required)
  • Brief Description (to identify the content)
  • Date Published (if known)

3. Legal Basis for Takedown

  • Grounds for Removal (e.g., copyright, privacy, post no longer exists)
  • Explanation of Violation
  • Supporting Evidence (e.g., screenshots, legal documents)
  • Potential Harm if Unremoved (e.g., reputational or security risks)
Note: Requests to remove publicly available personal information (e.g., names, emails, phone numbers) are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Content sourced from public records is not removed unless a compelling legal reason is provided.

4. Final Declaration

  • Truthfulness Confirmation: You affirm all information is accurate.
  • Legal Acknowledgment: False claims may lead to legal consequences.
  • Transparency Agreement: All takedown requests will be logged publicly on Dark Web Informer and shared on social media channels.
  • Digital Signature: Typed name or checkbox confirmation is required.

Submit Requests To:

Email: legal [at] darkwebinformer [dot] com

Policy on Transparency

Dark Web Informer operates with full transparency regarding takedown requests. All legal requests will include:

  • Company: The requesting company or organization.
  • Country: The country where the requesting entity is based.
  • Website: The official website of the requester (if applicable).
  • Request Outcome: Approval or denial.
  • Removed URL: The specific URL removed (if applicable).
  • Removed From: A list of platforms where the content has been removed.
  • Reason: Justification for removal, as provided by the requester.
Dark Web Informer does not host or store any non-publicly available data. All information displayed is sourced from publicly accessible sources and reported as-is. No hacking, unauthorized access, or paid acquisition of data is involved in our reporting.
  • Misuse of DMCA or legal claims to suppress public information will be logged and reported.
  • Repeated abuse of takedown requests may result in public disclosure of the fraudulent request.

Internet Archive and Third-Party Archiving

  • Publicly accessible pages on Dark Web Informer may be archived by third-party services (e.g., Wayback Machine).
  • Archived Content: If content is removed from Dark Web Informer, it may still exist in external archives.
  • Policy: Dark Web Informer is not responsible for the ongoing circulation of breach data across third-party platforms. Removal from this site does not erase it from the internet. Requesters must contact the respective third-party service for removal.

Denial Reporting Policy

If a takedown request is denied, it will be logged publicly with:

  • Requesting entity
  • Denial reason
  • Additional notes (if applicable)

Denials are updated within 5 business days of the final decision.

Appealing a Denial

If a takedown request is denied, an appeal may be submitted. Appeals must include:

  1. Updated or Additional Information – New evidence or missing documentation.
  2. Detailed Explanation – Why the decision should be reconsidered, citing legal grounds.
  3. Appeal Submission – Email legal [at] darkwebinformer [dot] com with the subject line "Appeal: [Your Organization/Request Name]."
Important: Appeals will only be reviewed if substantial new evidence or legitimate legal grounds are provided. Repetitive or baseless appeals may be ignored.

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

Final Notes

Dark Web Informer is committed to public transparency and cybersecurity awareness. Our platform does not engage in hacking, data trading, or illegal activities. All information published is sourced from publicly available data.