A transparent view of Residential IP sourcing

Seek transparency with every step of your data collection. Review the entire process, from how the provider sources data to the applications that underpin the residential network.
Transparency checking

How to source Residential IPs, the legitimate way:

Our selection criteria for Bright Data SDK partners

  • App/software already utilizes one of the major monetization SDKs, such as: Google Ads, UnityAds, Adclarity, Applovin, Start.io, etc..
  • App/software already has a trusted user base that is happy with the product and its reputation
  • App/software can be easily and safely downloaded
  • App/software is not considered a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application) by major antivirus companies
  • App/software must have a clear native UI with a settings menu (for easy opt-out from the Bright Data peer network)
  • App/software offers a valuable benefit to 100% of users who decide to opt into the Bright Data peer network
Ethical Locking shield
  • App/software goes into a binding agreement that includes:

    • Ensuring the app/software will verify that only users who have expressly agreed to opt in are becoming nodes and have done so by agreeing to join the Bright Data Network through the
      Bright Data Dialog Screen
    • Adding a statement to TOS/Privacy policy
    • Committing that the app/software is in compliance
      with all applicable laws, including without limitation, applicable privacy laws such as The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and all other laws, rules, regulations, orders, ordinances, regulatory guidance, and industry self-regulations in relation to data privacy.