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GhostSweep

Scan your Gmail to find forgotten online accounts. Discovered 254 accounts in testing - most people have 100+ they don't remember. Checks for breaches and helps with deletion. Free scan, $9.99/mo for automated deletion features.

The dashboard reveals a summary of your digital footprint — how many accounts are tied to your email, which ones look risky, and what cleanup actions are available.

Cost / License

  • Subscription
  • Proprietary

Platforms

  • Online
Send or track deletion requests for this service. You choose what gets sent — nothing happens automatically.
The services page lists every detected service linked to your email, with risk indicators and quick actions to review or delete each account.
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  1.  Privacy focused
  2.  Lightweight

Features

  1.  No Tracking
  2.  Mail Filtering
  3.  End-to-End Encryption
  4.  Dark Mode
  5.  GDPR Compliant
  6.  Data Protection

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What is GhostSweep?

GhostSweep scans your Gmail metadata to find every online account you've ever created - including the ones you completely forgot about.

The Problem: The average person has 130+ online accounts but only remembers about 12. The rest are forgotten - silently storing your data, payment info, and creating security risks. Many get breached without you knowing.

How It Works:

  • Scans Gmail for signup emails ("welcome", "verify your email", etc.)
  • Identifies accounts by analyzing sender domains and subjects
  • Cross-references with Have I Been Pwned to check for breaches
  • Creates a visual map of your digital footprint
  • Helps you delete unwanted accounts with automated requests

Privacy-First Approach:

  • Only reads email metadata (sender, subject, date) - never email bodies
  • Uses Gmail's official OAuth with read-only permissions
  • All data encrypted and processed securely
  • You can revoke access anytime from Google settings
  • No data selling or third-party sharing

Security Certifications

  • Google OAuth Verified App
  • CASA Security Certified
  • Third-party security audit completed

Key Features:

  • Free account discovery and breach checking
  • Visual footprint map showing all your accounts
  • Automated deletion request emails (Pro)
  • Auto-follow-up system (Pro at Day 7, 14, 30)
  • Deletion progress tracking (Pro)
  • Support for 1,200+ services via JustDeleteMe integration

Real Results: In testing, users found an average of 150-350 forgotten accounts, with many discovering:

  • Old accounts still storing credit card information
  • Services from companies that no longer exist
  • Accounts that were already breached
  • Forgotten subscriptions still charging monthly

Use Cases:

  • Clean up your digital footprint
  • Reduce identity theft risk
  • Find and cancel forgotten subscriptions
  • GDPR/CCPA compliance for personal data removal
  • Security audit before major life changes

Technical Details: Built with Next.js, Supabase, and Gmail API. Metadata-only scanning ensures privacy. Open to security audits.

Perfect for privacy-conscious individuals who want to take control of their online presence without spending hours manually searching for old accounts.