Where did this site get my name and contact details from?

I feel insecure with my name, address, and contact number listed on their page.

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Creepy.

They describe some ways in the FAQ, #4

http://www.locatefamily.com/faq.html

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They get it from your search browser. If you’ve ever filled out forms to get insurance, a credit card, oil change for your car or some service or maintenance agreement, something free.
ANY company you give personal information to sells that information to other companies, that just what they do.

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5 years ago, i wanted to find someone from high school through sites like that. i was young and not social. not quite smart either.