SeekList

Data Sourcing Disclosure

Last updated: October 5, 2025

Our Commitment

SeekList is committed to protecting privacy while providing high-quality B2B contact data. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

Public Sources Only

  1. All contact data in our database comes exclusively from publicly accessible sources:

    • Company websites: About pages, team directories, contact pages, press releases
    • Professional networks: Public LinkedIn profiles, professional directories
    • Business registries: Government databases, corporate filings, trade association listings
    • Public databases: Industry directories, conference attendee lists, published research
    • News and media: Press mentions, industry publications, company announcements

What We Do

  • Use publicly accessible information
  • Verify all email addresses
  • Honor opt-out requests
  • Focus on business contacts only
  • Comply with data protection laws
  • Maintain suppression lists

What We Never Do

  • Use password-protected sources
  • Access paywalled databases
  • Scrape private platforms
  • Use hacked or stolen data
  • Collect personal consumer data
  • Violate terms of service

  1. Verification Process

    Every contact in our database goes through rigorous verification:

    • Email validation: Syntax checking, domain verification, MX record validation
    • Deliverability testing: SMTP checks to confirm mailbox exists and accepts mail
    • Cross-reference validation: Comparing data across multiple sources for accuracy
    • Freshness checks: Regular updates to catch job changes and company moves

  2. Data Collection Methods

    We employ ethical data collection techniques:

    • Automated web crawling: Respectful crawling that follows robots.txt directives
    • API access: Authorized API integrations with platforms that provide data access
    • Manual research: Human researchers for complex or specialized requests
    • Partner data: Licensed data from reputable B2B data providers

  3. Legal Compliance

    Our data sourcing practices comply with:

    • GDPR: European data protection regulations for lawful processing
    • CCPA: California consumer privacy rights and transparency requirements
    • CAN-SPAM: Email marketing compliance and opt-out mechanisms
    • CASL: Canadian anti-spam legislation requirements

  4. Transparency Pledge

    We believe in complete transparency about our data sources and methods. If you have questions about where specific data comes from or how we obtained it, we're happy to explain. We maintain detailed sourcing documentation and regularly audit our data collection practices.

  5. Reporting Concerns

    If you believe we've obtained data inappropriately or have concerns about our sourcing practices, please contact us immediately at compliance@seeklist.com. We take all concerns seriously and will investigate promptly.

SeekList is committed to the highest standards of ethical data sourcing. We only use publicly available information, never access restricted sources, and maintain full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.