Provision record
LinkedIn · LinkedIn Privacy Policy · View original document ↗

Cookies and similar technologies used to track users

High confidence Common · 286 of 343 platforms

Key Facts · in the document’s own words

What does LinkedIn use cookies and similar technologies to collect data to do?
“We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels and ad tags) to collect data (e.g., device IDs) to recognize you and your device(s) on, off and across different services and devices where you have engaged with our Services.”
Version CA-V-000672, captured April 19, 2026 · live source ↗
Our reading, not the document’s words
LinkedIn uses cookies and similar technologies to collect data to recognize users and their devices across different services and devices, including where users have engaged with LinkedIn's Services.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Generated by a model from the captured document; not read by a person

Tracking occurs not only on LinkedIn's own platform but also off-platform and across multiple devices, expanding the scope of data collection beyond what users may expect.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Generated by a model from the captured document; not read by a person

Using LinkedIn's Services permits LinkedIn to deploy cookies and similar technologies to collect identifying data and track you across different platforms and devices.

How other platforms handle this

Postman

Postman and our third-party partners collect information through cookies and other tracking technologies.

Kling AI

We use cookies, mobile IDs, and other similar technologies ("Cookies") to operate the Platform, enable us to provide certain features and functionality, and enhance your experience using the Platform.

Ford

Depending on the nature of your interaction with us, we collect personal or business information such as name, email address, postal address, and phone number.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels and ad tags) to collect data (e.g., device IDs) to recognize you and your device(s) on, off and across different services and devices where you have engaged with our Services.

Excerpt from LinkedIn's Privacy Policy

Provision details

Document information
Document
LinkedIn Privacy Policy
Entity
LinkedIn
Date stated by the document
Nov. 3, 2025
As printed in LinkedIn’s text (version CA-V-000672), not a ConductAtlas date.
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
March 15, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-000672, captured April 19, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-022996
Document ID
CA-D-000090
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Extracted-text SHA-256 (version CA-V-000672)
17f94b76e4e1cc135ce2894a7d25ad61d3ba156d4b6a1d889bc25dbac8db58ba
Analysis generated
April 28, 2026 09:45 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Excerpt found in version CA-V-000672, captured April 19, 2026 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: LinkedIn
Document: LinkedIn Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-022996
Version: CA-V-000672
Captured: 2026-04-19 06:06:31 UTC
SHA-256: 17f94b76e4e1cc13…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/linkedin/linkedin-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-022996/cookies-and-similar-technologies-used-to-track-users/
Accessed: Oct. 24, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does LinkedIn's Cookies and similar technologies used to track users clause do?

Tracking occurs not only on LinkedIn's own platform but also off-platform and across multiple devices, expanding the scope of data collection beyond what users may expect.

How does this clause affect you?

Using LinkedIn's Services permits LinkedIn to deploy cookies and similar technologies to collect identifying data and track you across different platforms and devices.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 286 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with LinkedIn?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by LinkedIn.