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: