# The #1 Incogni Alternative for Germany

> Datapods Shield is built for European privacy: based on an analysis of each company's processing practices, only the minimum necessary data is sent per request, instead of blasting your full identity to hundreds of US-centric databases.

| | Datapods Shield | Incogni |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tailored for Germany & EU | ✓ | ✗ |
| Privacy-preserving requests (minimal data sent) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mobile Ad ID removal | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mobile app with real-time notifications | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automated removal from data and advertising companies | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annual price | €44.99/yr | $143.55/yr |

## Removal requests that don't expose you

Incogni's privacy policy states it collects your full name, email, physical address, and optionally your date of birth, phone number, and social media links, then transmits this to data and advertising companies for removal. The problem: companies that didn't have your data now receive a complete profile. Datapods Shield takes the opposite approach. Based on a general analysis of each company's data processing practices, we only send the minimum identifiers that match the data categories that company typically processes, not your full identity.

## The data removal paradox

Most data removal services ask for your full identity, then broadcast it to every company on their list. If a company only had your email, they now also have your name, address, and birthdate, courtesy of the service meant to protect you. Datapods Shield was designed to break this cycle: based on each company's known processing profile, we send only the minimum necessary data per request.

## Built for Germany & the EU

Incogni targets 180+ companies, most of which are US-centric and don't hold data on European residents. Datapods Shield focuses on the companies that actually matter for German and EU users, so every removal request counts.

## Mobile Ad ID coverage

Your mobile advertising ID lets companies track you across apps and build a shadow profile. Datapods Shield is the only service that targets mobile ad ID companies, a blind spot other services ignore entirely.

## Real-time mobile notifications

Get push notifications the moment a company confirms your data has been deleted. No need to log into a web dashboard. Everything is right in your pocket.

## 69% cheaper than Incogni

Datapods Shield costs €44.99/year. Incogni charges $143.55/year ($11.98/month billed annually). You get better EU coverage and stronger privacy for a fraction of the price.

## Frequently asked questions

### What data does Incogni send to data and advertising companies?

According to Incogni's privacy policy, they collect your full name, email address, physical address, and optionally your date of birth, phone number, and social media links. This information is then transmitted to data and advertising companies as part of removal requests. These companies may also request additional personal data for verification. Datapods Shield takes a fundamentally different approach: based on a general analysis of each company's data processing practices, we only send the minimum identifiers matching their known data categories. Your full profile is never transmitted.

### Why is sending minimal data better?

When a removal service sends your full name, email, phone, address, and birthdate to every company, companies that only had one piece of your data (say, your email) now receive your complete identity. The service designed to protect you inadvertently enriches the very databases you're trying to be removed from. Datapods Shield takes a data-minimizing approach: based on an analysis of each company's typical processing practices, we only send the identifiers that match their known data categories, significantly reducing unnecessary data exposure.

### Is Incogni available in Germany?

Incogni is available internationally, but its company database is primarily US-centric. Most of the 180+ companies it targets don't hold data on German or EU residents, which means many removal requests have no effect for users in Germany.

### Is Datapods cheaper than Incogni?

Yes. Datapods Shield costs €44.99/year compared to Incogni's $143.55/year. That's roughly 69% less for a service that also offers stronger privacy guarantees: your full identity is never broadcast to data and advertising companies.

### Does Incogni remove mobile advertising IDs?

No. Incogni focuses on traditional data and advertising companies and does not target mobile advertising ID companies. Datapods Shield is currently the only data removal service that covers this category.

### Can I use Incogni and Datapods Shield together?

You can, but it's usually not necessary. Datapods Shield covers the companies relevant to EU residents plus mobile ad ID companies. If you're based in Germany, Shield alone provides comprehensive coverage at a significantly lower cost.

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Source: https://www.datapods.app/en/consumer/shield/vs/incogni