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Simply put, a proxy (or a proxy server) is an intermediary between you and the internet. With proxies, your request is routed via the proxy first, and only then it connects to the required website asking to fulfill the initial request. One of the benefits of using a proxy is hiding the actual IP address. 

You can find more information here if you're interested: what is a proxy?

Datacenter Proxies aren't affiliated with Internet Service Providers (ISPs). They come from secondary corporations like data centers, meaning that they usually have higher and more stable uptime than Residential Proxies. The main benefit of Datacenter Proxies is the high level of anonymity and rapid response times. However, websites easier detect and block these proxies.

Residential Proxies are real IP addresses provided by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to homeowners. They are genuine IP addresses attached to a physical location. Residential proxies have a high anonymity level and enable users to collect the required public data with noticeably fewer IP blocks.

It depends on whether the data gathering activity doesn’t breach any laws surrounding the required public information. Our professional legal team suggests you get legal advice before using proxies for your web scraping projects because there is no general answer to this question. 

You can check one of our blog posts for more information: is web scraping legal? 

Free proxy services are popular among internet users to bypass geo-restrictions, improve anonymity online, etc. However, free services are dangerous for their privacy and security most of the time. Paid proxies usually come from reliable providers. Of course, finding a trustworthy proxy service provider may take some time and resources, but if you’re concerned about your company’s security, it’s worth it.