A word or phrase to represent "I don't want to be exposed"

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I am looking for a word or phrase that can convey the meaning

I am reluctant to be exposed to the public domain.

For example, I don't want my photo, profile to be exposed on the university site, Newsweek, etc.

If someone takes a picture of me or interviews me, just by saying "I am xxx", the person should understand that I don't want to be exposed.

So what is the xxx?

Perhaps something like unveil or reveal? "I am reluctant to reveal to the public" — Jared, Commented Dec 20, 2016 at 16:13
You're restricting your choices by supposing that the most appropriate term here should be a noun phrase. To my mind, I value my privacy is probably the best bet, but that doesn't fit your request for a missing word in the context of I am xxx. — FumbleFingers, Commented Dec 20, 2016 at 17:01
What's wrong with reluctant? I don't think you mean exposed. I think you mean posted. — Lambie, Commented Dec 20, 2016 at 19:15
Outed? As in, "I don't want to be outed?" although that is usually used for aspects of identity/sexuality — newt, Commented Dec 21, 2016 at 20:09

TriskalJM · Accepted Answer · 2016-12-20 16:19:21Z

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The most common construction is probably

I'm a private person.

You could also go with

I'm uncomfortable in the limelight.

answered Dec 20, 2016 at 16:19

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John Feltz · Accepted Answer · 2016-12-20 16:21:52Z

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Formally:

I'm a private person.

Private (MW, definition 3c)

preferring to keep personal affairs to oneself, valuing privacy highly

A little more informally, and slightly self-deprecating:

I'm publicity-shy.

answered Dec 20, 2016 at 16:21

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