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Ethical Scraping API Use

At DataChaser, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethical web data collection. We firmly believe that responsible web data aggregation provides immense value to businesses without undermining the integrity of the data sources.

Approved Use Cases for Web Scraping

In alignment with the principles outlined in the Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative (EWDCI), DataChaser supports ethical web scraping for the following purposes: - Search Engine Functionality – Enhancing search algorithms and indexing.

  • Customer Sentiment Analysis – Understanding consumer opinions through public reviews and discussions.

  • E-commerce Competitor Analysis – Gaining market insights for pricing and product trends.

  • Hotel & Flight Price Comparison – Aggregating travel prices for informed decision-making.

  • Market Research – Collecting public data to analyze industry trends.

  • Academic Research – Supporting innovation and study through open data analysis.

  • Real Estate Listings – Monitoring property trends and availability.

  • Weather Data Monitoring – Tracking meteorological conditions for forecasting.

  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) – Gathering insights to improve online visibility.

  • Website Change Detection – Identifying updates to web pages.

  • Online Reputation Management – Monitoring brand mentions and public perception.

  • Data Visualization – Structuring publicly available data for enhanced insights.

And more!

However, it is essential to emphasize that while these use cases are encouraged, we strictly mandate that all data accessed must be publicly available. Activities such as:

  • Creating fraudulent accounts to access non-public data,
  • Accessing password-protected or authenticated web pages,
  • Extracting data from non-public APIs,
  • Engaging in click-based fraud

are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate suspension of services.

For additional guidance on responsible data collection, we recommend reviewing the EWDCI fact sheet: 🔗 EWDCI Web Scraping Fact Sheet

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Ensuring Ethical Data Usage

At DataChaser, we implement a multi-layered approach to ensure compliance with ethical web scraping standards:

  1. Ethical IP Acquisition: We source residential IPs transparently by a trusted partner who share our commitment to responsible data collection.

  2. Strict Vetting & Compliance: Every user undergoes a rigorous “Know Your Customer” (KYC) verification process, where they must demonstrate a legitimate business case aligned with our ethical guidelines.

  3. Continuous Usage Monitoring: Our advanced monitoring systems detect and halt any activities that deviate from our ethical policies, ensuring full compliance.

  4. Full Privacy Protection:

    • We uphold strict privacy compliance by:
    • Never collecting personally identifiable information from proxy users.
    • Adhering to global data protection regulations, ensuring complete confidentiality.

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Domain Blacklisting Policy

To safeguard ethical data collection, we maintain an actively monitored domain blacklist, which includes, but is not limited to:

  • 🚫 Financial institutions (banks, credit card sites, etc.)
  • 🚫 Login pages & authentication portals
  • 🚫 Restricted APIs that do not allow public access
  • 🚫 Direct server IP addresses
  • 🚫 Smaller websites that request to be excluded

These restrictions help prevent misuse, protect businesses, and ensure compliance with ethical standards. If a domain you access is impacted, our team will notify you promptly.

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Violations & Refund Policy

We take ethical compliance seriously. If a user is found violating our Terms of Service, particularly by attempting to access non-public or restricted data, we reserve the right to terminate services without issuing a refund.

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Need Assistance? Contact Us!

For any questions, clarifications, or concerns regarding our policies, feel free to reach out to our support team at:

📧 Support Email

At DataChaser, we strive to strike a balance between empowering businesses with valuable web data and upholding the highest ethical standards. We appreciate our users for joining us in this commitment to responsible web data collection.