Is it legal to parse Telegram, VKontakte and company data?

Short answer: collecting public data isn't prohibited in itself, but there are limits — personal-data law and platform rules. Below is how it works and how to use the export responsibly. This is an explanation of the general position, not legal advice.

What public data is

We collect only what a person or company published openly: @username, public profile fields, open messages, organization cards. We don't bypass anti-bot protection, don't break into private data, and don't collect what the platform hides (for example, another member's phone in Telegram — the API doesn't expose it).

Parsing and personal-data law

Personal-data law governs the processing of personal data. If the export contains data that can identify a person, responsibility for further processing (storage, mailings) lies with whoever uses it. Practical rule: use bases for analysis and targeting via ad platforms, not for unsolicited mailings and spam.

How to use the export responsibly

Don't send unsolicited messages, don't impersonate a platform, follow ad-system rules. The data you export stays yours — the service is only a tool for collecting public information.

FAQ

Is it legal to parse Telegram chat members?

Collecting public information (@username, public profile) isn't prohibited. Responsibility for further processing of personal data lies with whoever uses it.

Do you bypass platform protection?

No. We don't bypass anti-bot protection and don't collect hidden data — only what's published openly.

Can I run mailings over the collected base?

Unsolicited mailings violate platform rules and the law. Bases are meant for analysis and targeting via official ad platforms.