Effective Date: December 25, 2025 Last Updated: January 05, 2026
LinkedIn → CSV Exporter ("the Extension") is a Chrome browser extension that helps users export LinkedIn People Search results to CSV format. This privacy policy explains our data practices.
- Extension Name: LinkedIn → CSV Exporter
- Developer: Nikhil Sharma
- Contact: nikhildata1265@gmail.com
- Version: 1.0.2
We do NOT collect any personal data.
The Extension operates entirely within your browser and does NOT:
- Collect personal information
- Transmit data to external servers
- Track user behavior
- Use cookies or analytics
- Store user credentials
- Share data with third parties
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Data Extraction:
- Reads publicly visible profile information from LinkedIn People Search pages
- Extracts: Name, Job Title, Company, Location, Profile URL
- Only processes data already visible on your screen
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Temporary Storage:
- Stores scraped data temporarily in your browser's local storage (chrome.storage.local)
- Data persists only during active scraping session
- Automatically cleared after CSV export or when extension is removed
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CSV Export:
- Generates CSV file locally in your browser
- Downloads directly to your computer
- No data transmission to external services
Why needed: To access the current LinkedIn tab and read visible profile data when you click the extension icon.
What it does: Allows the extension to interact with the LinkedIn page you're currently viewing.
What it doesn't do: Does NOT access other tabs or browse your browsing history.
Why needed: To temporarily store scraped profile data during multi-page scraping operations.
What it does: Stores data in chrome.storage.local (local to your browser) while scraping multiple pages.
What it doesn't do: Does NOT sync data to cloud or share with external services.
Why needed: To inject content script when navigating to LinkedIn People Search via single-page app (SPA) navigation.
What it does: Programmatically injects content.js if not already loaded, ensuring the extension works on first use without requiring page refresh.
What it doesn't do: Does NOT execute arbitrary code or modify LinkedIn's functionality beyond data extraction.
Why needed: To work exclusively on LinkedIn People Search pages.
What it does: Restricts extension functionality to linkedin.com/search/results/people/ URLs only.
What it doesn't do: Does NOT access other websites, LinkedIn messages, or private profile data.
Since we do NOT collect data:
- No data breaches possible
- No user accounts to compromise
- No databases to secure
- No transmission vulnerabilities
Your scraped data remains on YOUR computer in YOUR browser until YOU export it.
None. This extension does NOT use any third-party services, APIs, or integrations.
This extension is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
This extension extracts only publicly visible information that you already have access to through your LinkedIn account. Users are responsible for complying with LinkedIn's Terms of Service and User Agreement when using this tool.
We recommend:
- Using the extension responsibly
- Respecting LinkedIn's rate limits
- Not using scraped data for spam or unauthorized purposes
- Reviewing LinkedIn's policies: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement
- During Scraping: Data stored in browser's local storage
- After Export: Data deleted from local storage
- After Uninstall: All extension data automatically removed
Since we collect no personal data, there is no data to:
- Access
- Modify
- Delete
- Export
- Restrict
All scraped data is under YOUR control on YOUR device.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in:
- Updated "Last Updated" date at the top
- Chrome Web Store listing description
- Extension's README.md file
Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
This extension complies with:
- Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Chrome Extension Manifest V3 Standards
For questions, concerns, or support:
- Email: nikhildata1265@gmail.com
- Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/LSL67X744HYxNGQt7
We are committed to transparency:
- Extension source code is readable (not obfuscated)
- No hidden functionality
- Clear permission justifications
- Open communication with users
Summary: LinkedIn → CSV Exporter is a privacy-first tool. We don't collect, store, or transmit any of your data. Everything happens locally in your browser.
Starting with version 1.2.0, we collect minimal anonymous analytics to improve the extension.
| Data | Purpose | Contains Personal Info? |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymous UUID | Identify unique installs | ❌ No |
| Extension version | Track adoption | ❌ No |
| Event counts | Usage patterns | ❌ No |
| Timing metrics | Performance issues | ❌ No |
| Error types | Debug problems | ❌ No |
| Install/Uninstall events | Retention tracking | ❌ No |
- Names, companies, job titles, locations
- Profile URLs or LinkedIn data
- Email addresses or phone numbers
- Any scraped content
- Your identity or LinkedIn account
- Detect when LinkedIn changes their page structure
- Fix broken features before users report issues
- Understand which features are most used
- Track retention and identify issues causing uninstalls
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Logflare | Anonymous event logging |
- 30 days rolling retention
- Never sold or shared