LinkedIn Privacy Policy

LinkedIn collects personal data including Registration Data, Payment Information, Profile Information, but their practices are within typical industry norms. Our analysis found 4 items worth your attention. They are not unusually invasive, but you should be aware of what you're agreeing to.

LinkedIn collects the following types of data: Registration Data (They collect your name, email, mobile number, general location, and password when you sign up.); Payment Information (If you buy a premium service, they collect your credit card and billing details.); Profile Information (They collect details you add to your profile like education, work experience, skills, and photos.); Content You Post (They collect data when you post, upload, fill out forms, respond to surveys, or submit a resume.); Calendar Information (If you sync your calendar, they collect meeting details like times, places, attendees, and contacts.); Contact Information (They receive your contact information when others import their contacts or send messages.); Usage Data (They log your visits, clicks, searches, and app usage, using cookies and IP addresses.); Device Information (They collect data about your device, operating system, browser, and unique identifiers.); Location Data (If you use their services from a mobile device, they get your location based on phone settings.); Communications (They collect information about your messages, events, and connection requests on their services.); Workplace/School Data (Your employer or school may provide them with your personal data if they buy services for you.); Third-Party Service Data (They get data when you visit sites with their ads, cookies, or plugins, or log in with LinkedIn.).

Our analysis rates LinkedIn as MEDIUM RISK with 4 concerns. It is relatively safe to use, but there are some clauses you should be aware of. See the full analysis below for details.