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LinkedIn collects identifying device data from people who have never interacted with its Services, meaning non-engagement does not prevent data collection for users outside the Designated Countries.
If you are located outside the Designated Countries, LinkedIn may collect your device data—including ad ID, IP address, operating system, and browser information—even if you have never engaged with LinkedIn's Services.
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"If you are outside the Designated Countries, we also collect (or rely on others, including Microsoft, who collect) information about your device where you have not engaged with our Services (e.g., ad ID, IP address, operating system and browser information)...— Excerpt from LinkedIn's LinkedIn Privacy Policy
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LinkedIn collects identifying device data from people who have never interacted with its Services, meaning non-engagement does not prevent data collection for users outside the Designated Countries.
If you are located outside the Designated Countries, LinkedIn may collect your device data—including ad ID, IP address, operating system, and browser information—even if you have never engaged with LinkedIn's Services.
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