No disruption to websites
We ensure that our processes do not overload or interfere with the normal functioning of websites. Requests are carefully managed and distributed to follow natural usage patterns.
Ethics and compliance
How we keep your data pipeline secure.
Public web data, collected ethically, processed with GDPR in mind, and stored securely within Europe.
{
LIVE DATAEthical and compliant
Ethics and compliance
Public data, collected responsibly.
At Webscraping Amsterdam, compliant and ethical data collection is at the core of everything we do. Businesses increasingly rely on external data to make decisions, monitor markets, and stay competitive. However, how that data is collected, processed, and stored is just as important as the data itself. That is why we have built our entire approach around transparency, compliance, and responsibility.
All data we collect is publicly available. We only access information that is already accessible to anyone on the internet, without bypassing login systems, paywalls, or security measures. By focusing strictly on public data, we ensure that our web scraping remains compliant with privacy regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We do not collect or process personal data (PII). Our solutions are designed to avoid sensitive information, ensuring that the datasets we deliver are safe to use for analysis, reporting, and decision-making.
GDPR by design
GDPR compliance
Compliance is not an afterthought—it is built into our technology and processes from the start. Every data project is designed with GDPR principles in mind:
- Data minimisation
Only the required data points are collected.
- Purpose limitation
Data is collected strictly for agreed use cases.
- No personal data
We deliberately avoid collecting identifiable information.
- Transparency
We clearly document what data is collected and how.
By embedding compliance into the technical setup, our clients can confidently use the data in their systems, dashboards, and analyses.
Responsible scraping
Ethical standards
Ethical data collection goes beyond legal compliance. It is about respecting the websites and systems from which data is sourced. Our approach is built on three key principles:
Respect for website guidelines
We take website structures and publicly available instructions such as robots.txt into account. Our methods remain responsible and respectful.
Sustainable data collection
Our infrastructure is designed for stable, long-term data collection, resulting in fewer interruptions, consistent datasets, and a reliable flow of information.
This ethical approach protects both our clients and the platforms from which data is sourced.
European infrastructure
Secure data storage in Europe
Data security is a critical part of compliant data collection. All collected data is securely stored on European servers, ensuring that it remains within jurisdictions that comply with strict data protection regulations.
We use trusted infrastructure providers such as TransIP and Microsoft Azure to host and manage our data environments. These sub-processors provide enterprise-grade security, scalability, and reliability.
TransIP offers high-availability infrastructure with a 99.99% uptime guarantee. Microsoft Azure operates under strict service level agreements and security standards, ensuring performance, availability, and data protection at scale.
- Secure storage
Your data is stored securely within Europe.
- Protected access
Data is protected against unauthorised access.
- Continuously available
Your systems and dashboards have reliable access to the data.
- Scalable
The infrastructure grows with your data needs.
Control and traceability
Reliability and data integrity
Collecting data is only one part of the process. Ensuring that the data is accurate, complete, and reliable is equally important. Our systems continuously monitor data quality through validation, deduplication, and automated checks.
We also maintain robust logging and monitoring systems, allowing full traceability of how data is collected and processed. This creates an audit-ready environment where every step in the data pipeline can be verified.
Future-ready data
Compliance as a competitive advantage
More organisations are required to demonstrate how they handle data, whether for internal governance, audits, or regulatory requirements. Working with a compliant and ethical data provider can turn this requirement into a competitive advantage.
- Reliable external data
Use external data without unnecessary compliance risks.
- Transparent process
Work with a clear and documented collection process.
- Secure European storage
Keep data within trusted European infrastructure.
- Ready to scale
Rely on a scalable and future-proof data infrastructure.
External data is no longer a one-off activity. It is an ongoing stream that feeds business intelligence, pricing strategies, and market insights. This requires a stable, compliant, and ethical foundation.
Our approach ensures that your data pipeline is effective today and sustainable in the long term. As regulations evolve and websites change, our systems and processes adapt while maintaining the same high standards.