Clarifying LinkedIn Profile Research with Claygent Use
if i ask the claygent to research a linkedin profile - is it using my own IP address/browser session and linkedin profile to access the other persons linkedin profile?
if i ask the claygent to research a linkedin profile - is it using my own IP address/browser session and linkedin profile to access the other persons linkedin profile?
No, Claygent doesn't use your IP address, browser session, or LinkedIn profile to access other LinkedIn profiles. Our data providers don't use your active session or cookies to scrape LinkedIn data live. This is different from services like Apify or Phantombuster, which do use your LinkedIn account and session cookies, creating a risk of being blocked by LinkedIn.
how does claygent access the linkedin profile then? does it comply with linkedin terms of service?
Claygent accesses LinkedIn profiles through real-time data retrieval from the internet, enabling it to locate profiles and extract information like work experience, awards, and summaries. We also provide LinkedIn data through third-party providers and integrations that retrieve publicly available LinkedIn profile data without requiring additional LinkedIn authentication. However, the sources don't specifically address LinkedIn terms of service compliance. For detailed information about compliance with LinkedIn's terms of service, you may need to request human assistance by clicking on "Talk to a person."
Hey, Claygent doesn’t use your IP address, browser session, or LinkedIn profile. It accesses publicly available online data and doesn’t interact with your personal LinkedIn account in any way. We are working on a version that can use your session cookies (with your consent), but the current version stays fully detached from your profile and operates within public web data access. Let me know if you have more questions.
Clay operates as a data connector and supplier, accessing publicly available professional information through legitimate data partnerships and public sources. We do not require or use individual LinkedIn login credentials to access profile information. Instead, Clay works with authorized data providers and aggregates publicly accessible professional data in compliance with applicable data privacy laws and terms of service. As outlined in our legal framework, Clay functions in three distinct ways: 1. As a data connector linking customers to third-party data providers 2. As a direct data supplier from our proprietary databases 3. As a customer data manager for handling customer-uploaded information All data collection and processing is conducted in accordance with our privacy policy and data protection agreements, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations including GDPR and CCPA.