We collect data when you use, or visit services on, our Services, including when you're not logged in. This includes devices (e.g., device ID, browser type, operating system, IP address), locations (e.g., using IP addresses, GPS or Wi-Fi), and actions (e.g., feature use, clicks, views, search queries, page visits)... We also collect data when you communicate or connect with others through our Services, including when you send messages.
The collection of messaging data and off-session browsing behavior means LinkedIn maintains a behavioral profile that extends beyond your active, logged-in use of the platform.
LinkedIn collects an extensive range of personal data including professional history, inferred attributes, device signals, precise location, and communications metadata, and uses this data for targeted advertising, AI model training, and sharing across the Microsoft corporate family. Users' profile content and activity data may be used to train LinkedIn's generative AI features without affirmative opt-in consent, representing a significant expansion of data use beyond what many users would reasonably expect from a professional networking platform. You can limit this by visiting linkedin.com/psettings/privacy to opt out of AI training data use and adjust advertising and data sharing preferences.