Data sources: where HeyJared gets journalist data
Understanding our data collection and verification processes
HeyJared's journalist database is built from publicly available information and verified through multiple sources. We prioritize accuracy, privacy, and ethical data collection practices to provide you with reliable, up-to-date journalist contact information.
We only collect publicly available information and respect journalists' privacy preferences. Any journalist can request removal from our database at any time.
Primary Data Sources
Publication Websites
The primary source of our data comes from journalists' public profiles on publication websites.
- • Author bio pages and staff directories
- • Article bylines and contact information
- • Beat coverage and specialization areas
- • Professional headshots and bios
- • Recent article history and publication frequency
Professional Networks
We gather information from professional networking sites where journalists maintain public profiles.
- • LinkedIn professional profiles
- • Twitter/X public accounts with journalism focus
- • Professional journalism association directories
- • Industry conference speaker lists
- • Public journalism portfolios and websites
Article Monitoring
We continuously monitor publications to track journalist activity and updates.
- • RSS feeds and publication APIs
- • Article publication tracking
- • Beat coverage analysis
- • Byline and contact information changes
- • New hire announcements and job changes
Data Verification Process
Every piece of information in our database goes through a multi-step verification process:
- 1Initial Collection: Automated systems gather publicly available information from verified sources
- 2Cross-Reference: Information is validated against multiple sources to ensure accuracy
- 3Email Verification: Contact information is tested for deliverability and accuracy
- 4Manual Review: Our team manually reviews profiles for quality and completeness
- 5Ongoing Monitoring: Regular updates ensure information remains current and accurate
What Information We Collect
Professional Information
- • Full name and professional titles
- • Current publication and employer
- • Beat coverage and expertise areas
- • Professional email addresses
- • Social media handles (public accounts)
- • Article history and publication frequency
Coverage Analysis
- • Topics and industries covered
- • Geographic focus areas
- • Publication types and audiences
- • Article frequency and timing
- • Contact preferences (when available)
- • Professional headshots (public)
What We Don't Collect
Privacy Boundaries
- • Personal phone numbers or private contact information
- • Home addresses or personal location data
- • Private social media posts or protected content
- • Financial information or salary details
- • Personal relationships or family information
- • Non-public or confidential professional communications
Data Quality Standards
Accuracy Requirements
All information must be verifiable from at least two independent sources and cross-referenced for consistency and accuracy.
Freshness Standards
Journalist profiles are updated regularly, with contact information verified monthly and professional details updated as changes are detected.
Activity Threshold
We focus on active journalists who have published content within the last 12 months to ensure our database remains relevant and useful.
User Contributions
Our users help improve data quality through various feedback mechanisms:
Corrections and Updates
- • Reporting outdated contact information
- • Suggesting new journalists to add
- • Updating employment changes
- • Correcting beat coverage information
Quality Feedback
- • Email bounce notifications
- • Response rate tracking
- • Contact preference updates
- • Publication change alerts
Privacy and Opt-Out
Journalist Rights
Any journalist can request to be removed from our database at any time. We respect these requests immediately and permanently remove all associated information.
- • Complete profile removal within 48 hours
- • No re-addition without explicit consent
- • Removal notification to requesting party
- • Respect for privacy preferences
Compliance and Legal
GDPR Compliance
We comply with European data protection regulations, including rights to access, correction, and deletion of personal information.
CAN-SPAM Compliance
Our email practices follow US anti-spam laws, including proper identification, truthful subject lines, and easy unsubscribe options.
Industry Standards
We follow journalism industry best practices for ethical contact and communication with members of the press.
Questions About Our Data?
Learn more about how we handle data and maintain quality: