Our Story

Pioneering Global Data Deletion at Scale

Founded by privacy advocates with deep GDPR expertise from meetergo, CrabClear emerged from a critical realization: existing data removal services only scratch the surface. While competitors handle 250-750 data brokers, we discovered there are over 1,500 data brokers worldwide. We're building the first truly comprehensive data deletion service that reaches this entire ecosystem, ensuring your right to erasure is exercised globally, not just partially.

Our Mission

"Making comprehensive data deletion accessible to everyone through ethical, transparent, and GDPR-compliant solutions."

The data broker industry operates largely in shadows, with up to 1,500 entities worldwide collecting and selling personal information without explicit consent. Most existing services only address a fraction of this ecosystem, leaving massive gaps in data protection.

But there's a deeper problem: most data removal services operate from the US, making your personal data vulnerable to government surveillance through the CLOUD Act. Executive orders promising privacy protection can be changed overnight by any new administration—without public notice or congressional approval.

We're privacy advocates, not a VC-backed tech company. Our €9 one-time fee model reflects our commitment to accessibility over profit maximization. By processing everything within the EU, we ensure your data remains protected from US surveillance laws and political instability.

Why Your Data Isn't Safe in US Systems

The Hidden Risks of US Data Storage

While other data removal services operate from the US or store data there, they expose your information to government surveillance and political instability. Here's what they don't tell you.

US CLOUD Act Vulnerability

Critical Risk

US companies must hand over your data to government agencies upon request, regardless of where it's stored globally. Even EU data centers owned by US companies aren't safe.

Executive Order Instability

High Risk

Privacy protections via executive orders can be changed overnight by any new administration without public notice or congressional approval. What's "protected" today may not be tomorrow.

Surveillance Without Oversight

Critical Risk

Intelligence agencies can access data from commercial brokers and US-based services with minimal judicial review, creating vast surveillance networks outside traditional warrant requirements.

CrabClear's EU-Only Approach

Your data never leaves European borders. We process everything within the EU under strict GDPR protection, immune to US surveillance laws and political changes. This isn't just about compliance—it's about ensuring your privacy rights remain protected regardless of shifting political winds.

Meet the Founders

DR

Dominik Rapacki

CEO & Privacy Advocate

Co-founded meetergo, serving 26,000+ clients

Deep expertise in GDPR compliance and data protection law

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Richard Gödel

CTO & Technical Lead

Technical leadership at meetergo for 5+ years

Specialized in privacy-enhancing technologies and EU data sovereignty

Our Journey

2018-2023

Building GDPR Expertise

Deep experience building meetergo, a GDPR-compliant scheduling platform serving 26,000+ clients including Shop Apotheke, JobRad, and Mercedes Benz. This foundation taught us the complexities of data protection at scale.

2024

Discovering the Data Broker Crisis

Research revealed the shocking scale of the data broker industry: ~1,500 entities worldwide, yet existing services only cover 250-750. This massive gap meant millions of people had incomplete data protection.

Present

Launching CrabClear

Founded as privacy advocates, not a VC-backed tech company. Our €9 one-time fee model prioritizes accessibility over profit. We're building the first service to target the entire global data broker ecosystem.

Future

Setting New Standards

Pioneering comprehensive data deletion that reaches all 1,500+ data brokers worldwide. Our EU-only processing and ethical approach will establish what true data protection should look like globally.

"We're building the first truly comprehensive data deletion service that challenges the scale of the global data broker industry—because partial protection isn't protection at all."