LinkedIn Privacy Insights
Updated Nov 18, 2024
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TrustĀ ScoreSummary
LinkedIn is a professional networking platform that collects extensive user data to connect professionals, facilitate job opportunities, and provide personalized services. The platform uses data for networking, content recommendations, and professional insights.
Safety Concerns
- Extensive data collection across multiple domains
- Data shared with multiple third parties
- Potential for profile information to be publicly visible
Third Party Sharing
LinkedIn shares data with affiliates, partners, service providers, and advertising networks
Microsoft
Primary affiliate with extensive data sharing capabilities
Services used:
Cloud services
Data processing
Data collected:
Profile data
Usage data
Advertising Partners
Receive aggregated and anonymized user data
Services used:
Ad targeting
Analytics
Data collected:
Demographic data
Engagement data
Data Collection
Comprehensive data collection spanning professional, personal, and device-related information
Personal Identifiers
Name, email, location, profile photo
Professional Information
Work history, skills, education, job interests
Contact Information
Email, phone number, address
Device Information
IP address, browser type, device identifiers
Service Usage Data
Search history, content interactions, connection activities
Opt-Out Options
Advertising Personalization
- 1Go to LinkedIn Settings
- 2Navigate to Advertising Preferences
- 3Adjust data sharing and targeting options
Profile Visibility
- 1Access Privacy Settings
- 2Modify profile visibility
- 3Control search engine indexing