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Privacy Policy - LinkedIn → CSV Exporter

Privacy Policy - LinkedIn → CSV Exporter

Effective Date: December 25, 2025 Last Updated: January 05, 2026

Overview

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.

Developer Information

Data Collection

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

What the Extension Does

Local Processing Only

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. CSV Export:

    • Generates CSV file locally in your browser
    • Downloads directly to your computer
    • No data transmission to external services

Permissions Explained

activeTab

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.

storage

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.

scripting

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.

host_permissions (linkedin.com)

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.

Data Security

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.

Third-Party Services

None. This extension does NOT use any third-party services, APIs, or integrations.

Children's Privacy

This extension is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

LinkedIn Terms of Service

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:

Data Retention

  • During Scraping: Data stored in browser's local storage
  • After Export: Data deleted from local storage
  • After Uninstall: All extension data automatically removed

Your Rights

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.

Changes to This Policy

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.

Compliance

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

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or support:

Transparency Commitment

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.

Data Collection (Updated v1.2.1)

Starting with version 1.2.0, we collect minimal anonymous analytics to improve the extension.

What We Collect

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

What We DO NOT Collect

  • Names, companies, job titles, locations
  • Profile URLs or LinkedIn data
  • Email addresses or phone numbers
  • Any scraped content
  • Your identity or LinkedIn account

Why We Collect

  • 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

Third-Party Services

Service Purpose
Logflare Anonymous event logging

Data Retention

  • 30 days rolling retention
  • Never sold or shared
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