Compliance & Responsibility
Pullbay provides access to publicly available data. This page clarifies what that means, your responsibilities, and how accountability is shared.
What “Public Data” Means
Pullbay only accesses data that is:
Publicly visible on the web
Accessible without authentication
Not behind paywalls or login screens
We do not access private data, personal accounts, or protected content.
Shared Responsibility Model
Using Pullbay involves shared responsibility between Pullbay and your organization.
What Pullbay Handles
Infrastructure
Secure, reliable, and available services
Data accuracy
Fetching data accurately from sources
API security
Protecting our API and your credentials
Maintenance
Keeping endpoints working as sources change
Transparency
Clear documentation and status reporting
Data in transit
Encrypted connections between our systems and yours
What You Handle
API key security
Keeping your keys secret and secure
Legal compliance
Using data in accordance with applicable laws
Usage monitoring
Tracking your consumption and costs
Integration quality
Building reliable integrations
Data handling
Properly storing and processing data you receive
Data at rest
Securing data within your systems
Your Responsibilities
Legal Compliance
You are responsible for ensuring your use of Pullbay data complies with:
Applicable laws in your jurisdiction
Data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Platform terms of service
Any relevant industry-specific regulations
Ethical Use
Use data responsibly:
Do not use data to harass or target individuals
Respect the context in which the data was shared
Consider privacy implications, even for public data
Data Handling
If you store or process data from Pullbay:
Implement appropriate security measures
Handle personal data according to applicable regulations
Maintain a data retention policy
Honor data subject rights where applicable
Account Security
Use strong passwords
Enable additional security features where available
Monitor account activity
Report suspicious activity
Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
Use Pullbay for illegal purposes
Attempt to bypass rate limits or security controls
Resell raw API access without authorization
Use data to harm individuals
Overwhelm the system with excessive requests
Liability
Pullbay provides data “as is” from public sources.
We are not liable for:
Decisions made based on the data
Business outcomes resulting from data usage
Third-party actions related to your use
Compliance with laws specific to your use case
Questions
If you are unsure whether a use case is appropriate, contact us before proceeding. We are available to discuss specific scenarios.
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