# How can I prevent my observations from being included in a project?

**URL:** <https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-can-i-prevent-my-observations-from-being-included-in-a-project/57063>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [October 8, 2024, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-can-i-prevent-my-observations-from-being-included-in-a-project/57063 "2024-10-08T16:40:13Z")\
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**Author:** ![centaur](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/centaur/32/738_2.png) [@centaur](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/centaur)\
**Post date:** [October 8, 2024, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-can-i-prevent-my-observations-from-being-included-in-a-project/57063/1 "2024-10-08T16:40:13Z")

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Is there an option to exclude my observations from certain collection projects?

For now, I prefer not to explain my reasoning, as it’s personal. I just want to know if such an option is available. Thank you.

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**Author:** ![centaur](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/centaur/32/738_2.png) [@centaur](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/centaur)\
**Post date:** [October 8, 2024, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-can-i-prevent-my-observations-from-being-included-in-a-project/57063/2 "2024-10-08T16:42:48Z")

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I know that the project manager can exclude me, but I’d rather not send them a message about it.

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**Author:** ![jwidness](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9d8465/32.png) [@jwidness](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/jwidness)\
**Post date:** [October 8, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-can-i-prevent-my-observations-from-being-included-in-a-project/57063/3 "2024-10-08T16:52:20Z")

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No, you can’t exclude your observations from a Collection Project.

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**Author:** ![centaur](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/centaur/32/738_2.png) [@centaur](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/centaur)\
**Post date:** [October 8, 2024, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-can-i-prevent-my-observations-from-being-included-in-a-project/57063/4 "2024-10-08T16:55:50Z")

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I will msg them.  
Thank you, subject can be closed.

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**Author:** ![graysquirrel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/graysquirrel/32/127_2.png) [@graysquirrel](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/graysquirrel)\
**Post date:** [October 8, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-can-i-prevent-my-observations-from-being-included-in-a-project/57063/5 "2024-10-08T16:58:16Z")

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If it’s due particular person you’d rather not see your observations, I believe blocking their account might prevent them from seeing your observations in collection projects?

> Blocking someone prevents them from messaging you, commenting on your observations, identifying your observations, and otherwise interacting with you on iNaturalist. **It also removes their observations from your search results and removes your observations from their search results**. However, it does not make you invisible to them. They can still find your observations and view your profile, they just can’t interact with you.

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**Author:** ![bouteloua](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/bouteloua/32/1180_2.png) [@bouteloua](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/bouteloua)\
**Post date:** [October 8, 2024, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-can-i-prevent-my-observations-from-being-included-in-a-project/57063/6 "2024-10-08T17:30:44Z")

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Closed on October 8, 2024, 5:30pm UTC

Closed at request of OP.

Added note: there is a feature request for this here: [https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/restrict-your-observations-from-appearing-in-someone-elses-collection-project/18502/](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/restrict-your-observations-from-appearing-in-someone-elses-collection-project/18502/)