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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 5, 2025

1. Who we are

LinkedInBuddy ("we", "our", "us") is the owner and operator of LinkedInBuddy.com and its related browser extensions, mobile/desktop apps and APIs (collectively, the "Service"). We are independent of LinkedIn Corp. and in no way endorsed by or affiliated with LinkedIn.

2. Scope

This Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose and secure your information when you:

  • visit or interact with LinkedInBuddy.com;
  • create an account or log-in via LinkedIn OAuth;
  • generate content, schedule posts or otherwise use the Service;
  • contact our support channel.

By using the Service, you agree to the practices set out below. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

3. What we collect & why

Category Typical data Purpose Lawful basis
Account Name, email, LinkedIn UID, organisation, hashed password (if email sign-up) Create & secure your workspace; customer support Contract
Profile LinkedIn profile data (name, headline, profile image), industry, location Personalise content recommendations; improve service features Legitimate interests
Content Generated posts, articles, comments; saved templates Provide content generation and management services Contract
Usage Feature usage, time spent, click patterns, device info Improve user experience; optimize performance; usage analytics Legitimate interests
Technical IP address, browser type, operating system, session data Security; fraud prevention; technical support Legitimate interests
Communication Support tickets, feedback, survey responses Customer support; service improvement Contract / Legitimate interests

4. How we process your data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Service provision: To provide LinkedInBuddy services, including content generation, post scheduling, and analytics
  • Account management: To create, maintain, and secure your account
  • Customer support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance
  • Service improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our features
  • Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Who we share data with

Recipient Data shared Purpose Safeguards
Cloud providers All data types (encrypted) Infrastructure hosting and data storage Data processing agreements; encryption at rest and in transit
AI/ML services Content prompts and generated text (anonymized) Content generation and improvement Data minimization; no personal identifiers
Analytics providers Usage patterns, device info (pseudonymized) Service optimization and user experience analysis Privacy-focused analytics; IP anonymization
Payment processors Billing info, transaction data Payment processing and subscription management PCI DSS compliance; encrypted transactions
Law enforcement Minimal data as legally required Legal compliance and public safety Valid legal process required; user notification when possible

6. Data retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Account data: Until account deletion + 30 days (for account recovery)
  • Content data: Until user deletion + 90 days (for data recovery/support)
  • Usage analytics: Aggregated data retained for 36 months; individual data for 12 months
  • Support communications: 3 years from last interaction
  • Legal/compliance data: As required by applicable laws

7. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Objection: Object to certain types of processing
  • Withdraw consent: Withdraw previously given consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our support system in your account settings.

8. Security measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
  • Regular security assessments and penetration testing
  • Access controls and multi-factor authentication for our systems
  • Employee training on data protection and security practices
  • Incident response procedures and breach notification protocols
  • Regular backups with secure storage and tested recovery procedures

9. International transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure adequate protection through:

  • Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
  • Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory bodies
  • Certification under recognized privacy frameworks
  • Explicit consent where required by applicable law

10. Children's privacy

LinkedInBuddy is not intended for use by individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

11. Third-party links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. This privacy policy does not apply to such third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our platform.

12. Policy changes

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting a notice on our website
  • Sending an email notification to your registered email address
  • Displaying an in-app notification when you next use our service

Continued use of our service after such notification constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact information

For questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through:

  • The support system in your LinkedInBuddy account
  • Our contact form on the website
  • Email: [email protected]

14. Liability shield

This privacy policy is provided for transparency and compliance purposes. To the extent permitted by law, our liability regarding data processing is limited to the terms outlined in our Terms of Service. This policy does not create additional liability beyond our legal obligations.

For questions about this privacy policy, please contact our support team