Privacy Policy
At LinkedIn, we are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring your online privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our platform.
Overview
When you use LinkedIn, you trust us with your personal information. We take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information in accordance with this policy and the privacy laws.
Information We Collect
We collect personal and non-personal information, including:
- Personal details (name, email, profile info)
- Contact and activity data (connections, messages)
- Anonymous usage statistics and analytics
How We Use Your Information
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Service Provision
To provide and maintain our services, including profile visibility, job matching, and connection features.
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Improvement
To improve our platform through analytics and user feedback.
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Security
To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and protect user accounts.
Sharing Your Data
Third-Party Services
We use external providers for analytics and security services, which comply with strict GDPR and COPier standards.
Business Transfers
In the case of mergers or acquisitions, your data may be transferred to the new owner.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data. Contact us via privacy@linkedin.com to exercise these rights.
Security
We implement encryption, access controls, and regular audits to protect your data. While we use strong security measures, no system is entirely immune to breaches.
Policy Updates
We may update this policy. Updates will take effect 30 days after notification. Review this document regularly for changes.