Updated and Effective as of January 30, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to LinkedMa. At LMA ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.linkedma.com], use our mobile application, or engage with our professional networking services (collectively, the "Services").By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use our Services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly, that we collect automatically, and that we receive from third parties.A. Information You Provide:
- Account & Profile Data: Name, email address, password, phone number, photo, headline, location, work experience, education, skills, endorsements, and any other information you add to your profile.
- Network Data: Your connections, contacts (including imported address books), groups you join, and people you follow.
- Communications: Messages, posts, comments, invitations, and other content you share through the Services.
- Job-Related Data: Resumes, CVs, cover letters, salary expectations, job applications, and search preferences.
B. Information Collected Automatically:
- Usage Data: Log files, IP address, browser type, pages viewed, links clicked, time and duration of visits, and other usage statistics.
- Device Information: Operating system, device identifiers, mobile network information, and hardware model.
- Location Data: General location information derived from your IP address or profile.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track activity and hold certain information. See our Cookie Policy for details.
C. Information From Third Parties:
We may receive information about you from other users (e.g., when a connection endorses you), business partners, or integrated services (e.g., when you sign up using a single sign-on like Google).3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:
- To create, maintain, and secure your account.
- To provide, personalize, and improve the Services (e.g., recommending connections, jobs, or content).
- To facilitate professional networking and career opportunities.
- To communicate with you (e.g., service updates, networking notifications, and promotional messages where permitted).
- To analyze trends, monitor usage, and conduct research.
- To prevent fraud, enforce our Terms of Service, and comply with legal obligations.
4. How We Share Your Information
Your privacy is paramount. We share information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: Your profile and activity (as configured in your privacy settings) are visible to other users to enable networking.
- Service Providers: We share data with trusted vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support, email delivery), under strict confidentiality agreements.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of LinkedMa, our users, or the public.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
- Aggregated/Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated or de-identified data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.
5. Your Privacy Choices and Rights
You have control over your personal information:
- Access & Update: You can review and change your profile information in your account settings.
- Communication Controls: You can opt-out of promotional emails via the unsubscribe link. You can manage notification settings within your account.
- Data Portability & Deletion: You can request a copy of your data or request account deletion via your settings or by contacting us.
- Cookie Controls: You can set your browser to refuse cookies. See our Cookie Policy for more details.
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights under laws like the GDPR (EU/UK) or CCPA/CPRA (California), such as the right to restrict processing or object to processing.