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Reclaim Your Face: How PimEyes Puts You Back in Control

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You post a photo online. Maybe it’s a headshot, a group pic, or a snapshot from vacation. A week later, your image pops up on a website you’ve never seen, attached to a name that isn’t yours. Welcome to 2025, where an image of your face travels faster than your consent.

So, the real question is: Where is your face right now?

PimEyes was built to help you find out and do something about it.

The Search That Works for You


At its core, PimEyes is a facial recognition search engine. But the type that doesn’t track you, monetize your identity, or collect your data behind your back. Upload a photo, and PimEyes scans billions of publicly accessible images to show you where your face appears.

That’s it. You’re not required to provide your name or signup. They will not collect biometric data.. And your uploaded image? Automatically deleted within 48 hours unless you ask otherwise.

It feels like every tool is built to harvest your data, but PimEyes flips the script. It’s a privacy-first platform that treats facial recognition like a personal defense mechanism rather than a surveillance tool.

Know. Act. Repeat.

Finding your face online is only the beginning. What matters most is what you do about it.

With a PimEyes subscription, you get real-time alerts whenever new image matches show up. You can request takedowns from offending websites, track exposure over time with exportable reports, and stay in the loop without lifting a finger.

This kind of control truly gives you protection. “In 2024 alone, we assisted nearly 2,000 PROtect users — predominantly women and girls — by helping them locate and remove over 237,000 images that were posted across various websites without their knowledge or consent” said PimEyes CEO, Giorgi Gobronidze. “In the process, we have identified and flagged more than 24,000 websites involved in publishing such unauthorized content. This ongoing effort demonstrates our commitment to using our technology to empower individuals, particularly women, who are disproportionately affected by unauthorized image sharing and online harassment. We prioritize providing these users with the tools and support needed to protect their online presence and uphold their rights to privacy and dignity.”

Built for Humans, Not Institutions

Where others see data to mine, PimEyes sees people to protect.

It complies with GDPR’s Right to Be Forgotten, offering a transparent opt-out process that removes your likeness from its index entirely. No loopholes. Just your choice, respected.

And if you’re worried about misuse, you’re not alone. PimEyes has banned over 1,000 accounts for violations and doesn’t offer API access to corporations or governments. It has zero presence in sanctioned countries and doesn’t sell backend access. This platform is for private individuals.

Nearly 30% of users who opt out later ask to be re-included. Why? Because awareness is hard to give up.

Who Is PimEyes For?

Short answer? Everyone.

  • Creatives safeguarding their brand.
  • Parents protecting their kids’ digital exposure.
  • Activists navigating hostile environments.
  • Journalists, teachers, everyday people — you name it.

You don’t need to be tech-savvy or famous. You just need to want control over your digital identity.

The Bigger Picture

PimEyes isn’t perfect, and it doesn’t pretend to be. The internet is messy, and ethics in tech are rarely black and white. But in a world where your likeness can be stolen, misused, and misrepresented, PimEyes is giving you something others do not: the opportunity to reign your data in.

Their philosophy says it best: “Your presence. Your rules. Your peace of mind.”

Ready to Reclaim Your Digital Identity?

If you’ve ever wondered where your face ends up online, you’re not alone and you’re not powerless.

With PimEyes, see what others see. You can take action. You can set the rules.

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