Market research: scraping competitors, prices and products
B2B teams and agencies monitor competitors: marketplace prices, store assortment, new arrivals by category. Here's how to build a robust pipeline.
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How to set up — step by step
1. Document the legitimate interest (GDPR Art 6.1.f)
Before launch — write down your business interest, necessity, and balancing test. The DPA will ask for it if a complaint comes in.
2. Sign a DPA with the provider
Bright Data and Oxylabs both have DPA templates ready. Without a DPA — you're exposed in case of breach.
3. Don't aggregate PII
Names, emails, photos — separate lawful basis. Stick to product / price data, not people data.