Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 23, 2026
Summary: We collect minimal personal data, never sell your information, and only use publicly available LinkedIn data for our rankings. Your privacy matters to us.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Name (optional)
- Password (encrypted)
- Subscription and billing information (processed by Stripe)
1.2 Usage Data
We automatically collect:
- Pages visited and features used
- Browser type and device information
- IP address and approximate location
- Referral source
1.3 LinkedIn Data
For our rankings, we collect publicly available LinkedIn data including:
- Public profile information (name, headline, company)
- Public post content and engagement metrics
- Publicly visible follower counts
Important: We never access private profiles, messages, or any data not publicly visible on LinkedIn.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve our ranking and analytics services
- To process your subscription and payments
- To send transactional emails (account confirmations, receipts)
- To send marketing communications (with your consent)
- To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
- To prevent fraud and ensure security
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers: Payment processing (Stripe), email delivery, hosting
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Encrypted password storage using bcrypt
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
6. Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Essential cookies: Required for site functionality (authentication, sessions)
- Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors use our site
- Preference cookies: To remember your settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. After account deletion:
- Personal data is deleted within 30 days
- Backup copies are deleted within 90 days
- Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or through our platform.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests:
- Email: privacy@benchmarker.me
- Or use our contact form