Privacy Policy

Last updated: [Month Day, Year]

1. Introduction / Scope

This Privacy Policy describes how **[Your Company / App Name]** (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, stores, and protects information when you use our website, API, applications, or other services (collectively, the “Services”). This policy also governs your rights regarding your personal data. By using or accessing our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

We are committed to compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws (e.g. GDPR, CCPA, and any other relevant jurisdictional laws) and with policies of third-party platforms (such as LinkedIn) when integrating with them.

2. Definitions

Some key terms used in this Policy:

  • Personal Data / Personal Information: any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
  • Non-Personal Information / Anonymized Data: data that cannot reasonably identify an individual directly (or has been aggregated or de-identified).
  • Processing: any operation performed on personal data (collection, use, storage, deletion, etc.).
  • Data Controller / Data Processor: depending on the context, we may act as a controller or processor of your data. For linked/integrated data, we respect any responsibilities imposed by the platform.
  • User / You: a person or entity accessing or using our Services.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

You may provide personal information when you:

  • Create an account / register;
  • Authorize connection with a third-party platform (e.g. LinkedIn) or permit API access;
  • Fill out forms, surveys, or contact us (support, feedback);
  • Use features that require data input (e.g. analytics, profile, content upload).

Such information may include (but is not limited to): name, email address, phone number, profile photo, LinkedIn profile data, user identifiers, and other data you choose to provide.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect information when you access or use the Services, such as:

  • Technical / device data (IP address, browser type & version, operating system, device identifiers, language, time zone);
  • Usage data (pages visited, actions taken, timestamps, referring URLs, error logs);
  • Analytics / performance metrics;
  • Cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies (see Section 5).

3.3 Third-Party / Platform Data

If you connect or log in via a third-party service (e.g. LinkedIn, Google), we may receive profile information or permissions (e.g. name, email, work history, connections, etc.), subject to your consent and platform permissions. We only request the minimal scopes needed for operation. We will also comply with LinkedIn’s requirements for third-party applications. [oai_citation:0‡Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/linkedin/shared/api-guide/best-practices/secure-applications?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

3.4 Data from Other Sources

We may receive data about you from other sources (e.g. public databases, marketing partners, analytics services) and combine it with other information we hold, in compliance with applicable laws.

4. How We Use Collected Information

We may use your personal data for the following purposes (subject to legal basis and user consent where required):

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our Services;
  • To authenticate and authorize you (e.g. via LinkedIn), and manage your access and permissions;
  • To personalize your experience and deliver content tailored to you;
  • To communicate with you (email, notifications, support, updates);
  • To analyze usage, trends, and performance, and improve features;
  • To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security risks, abuse, or technical issues;
  • To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our terms;
  • For other purposes disclosed at the time of collection (e.g. marketing, analytics), but only with your explicit consent where required by law.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We and our service providers use cookies, web beacons (pixels), local storage, and similar technologies to collect information and enhance user experience. Cookies help us with session management, authentication, customization, tracking, and analytics.

You may configure browser settings to refuse or block cookies, or alert you when cookies are being used. However, disabling cookies may limit certain features of the Services.

6. Data Storage, Retention, and Security

6.1 Storage & Security

We implement industry-standard technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction (e.g. encryption, access controls, secure servers). Nevertheless, no transmission over the internet or storage system can be 100% guaranteed secure.

6.2 Retention & Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected (or for legal, tax, or regulatory requirements). After that, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

For data obtained via LinkedIn or similar APIs, we will comply with LinkedIn’s data storage and deletion policies (e.g. limitations on how long data may be cached) as specified in their API documentation. [oai_citation:1‡Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/linkedin/marketing/data-storage-requirements?view=li-lms-2025-06&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

7. Sharing & Disclosure of Personal Information

7.1 Authorized Sharing

We may share aggregated or anonymized data (that does not identify any individual) with partners, affiliates, or third parties.

7.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, payment processors, email providers) to perform services on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to limit use of data and maintain confidentiality.

7.3 Legal Compliance & Protection

We may disclose personal information when required by law, subpoena, court order, government request, or to protect our rights, safety, or property or that of others.

7.4 Consent-Based Sharing / Affiliates

We may share personal data with affiliates or business partners if you consent or are notified at the time of collection. We do **not** sell, rent, or trade personal identification information for marketing purposes without explicit consent.

8. International Transfers & Cross-Border Processing

Your personal information may be transferred to or accessed from locations outside your country (servers, cloud providers, etc.). Where required by law, we will ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses, data transfer agreements) are in place to protect your rights.

9. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal data (where required by law):

  • The right to access / obtain a copy of your data;
  • The right to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information;
  • The right to delete or request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”);
  • The right to restrict or object to processing;
  • The right to data portability;
  • The right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent);
  • The right to opt out of direct marketing;
  • The right to complain to a supervisory or data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, you may contact us (see Section 12). We may require verification to fulfill your request. In some cases, we may retain certain information to comply with legal obligations or for legitimate business purposes.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for use by children under [13 / local age threshold]. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information.

11. Third-Party Links & Embedded Content

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, widgets, or embedded content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above and, where required by law, provide notice to you (e.g. via email or prominent notice). We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed of any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
**[Your Company / App Name]**
Email: **[[email protected]]**
Address: **[Physical Address, if applicable]**

14. Miscellaneous / Legal Notices

If any provision of this Privacy Policy is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. This policy does not create any third-party beneficiary rights. We may also publish supplemental privacy notices (for specific features) that further explain specific processing.