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Privacy Policy

 

Last Updated: 18.01.2026.
 

Linkbound (“we,” “our,” or “Company”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, store, and share data to deliver Linkbound’s social selling and sales intelligence platform. Our platform provides summarized insights from your professional network engagement and helps identify warm leads, while ensuring your data remains secure and private.

 

1. Data we collect

We use a variety of information that we obtain from various sources, including from you directly, from publicly accessible professional platforms, and information we generate through analysis, in order to provide Linkbound's social selling intelligence services.

This information is visible to any internet user and has been made public by individuals through their own privacy settings.

This includes:

  • Profile information: name, job title, company name, professional headline, location, and profile URL
  • Public engagement activity: full text of comments on posts, reaction types (like, celebrate, support, etc.), timestamps of interactions, and the content that was engaged with
  • Connection and visibility data: profile view counts, connection degree (1st, 2nd, 3rd+), and mutual connection indicators
  • Engagement patterns: frequency and recency of interactions across multiple posts over time

Important disclosures:

  • The individuals whose information we collect have not provided their data directly to Linkbound
  • They have not specifically consented to our collection and processing
  • We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by any professional networking platform
  • We collect only information that is publicly visible without authentication

Information you submit to us

When you create an account and use Linkbound, you provide:

  • Your account information: name, email address, password, company name, job title, and billing details
  • Tracking configuration: URLs of professional profiles you choose to track (your own and/or competitors', industry leaders')

Information we generate

Based on the information above, we analyze and generate:

  • Engagement scores: calculated from the frequency and recency of interactions
  • ICP match scores: percentage assessments of how well profiles match your specified criteria
  • AI-generated outreach suggestions: personalized message recommendations based on specific comments, posts engaged with, job roles, and company context

When you or other Customers submit data to Linkbound through the Service, you acknowledge and agree that we may use aggregated and anonymized versions of such information to improve our AI models, engagement scoring algorithms, and platform functionality. 

This aggregated data enhances the quality and accuracy of insights available across the Linkbound platform.

Payment information

If you purchase a subscription, we collect payment information through Stripe, our payment processor. 

We receive only:

Transaction confirmations and payment status

Last 4 digits of your payment card, card brand, and expiration date

Billing address

We do not receive or store full credit card numbers, CVV codes, or other sensitive payment credentials.

Technical and usage information

When you access and use Linkbound, we automatically collect:

  • Device and connection data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
  • Session data: login/logout times, session duration, pages accessed, and navigation patterns
  • Activity logs: searches performed, filters applied, profiles viewed, lists created, and actions taken within the platform
  • Performance data: API response times, error logs, and feature load times for troubleshooting and optimization

 

2. How we use data

We use data solely to:

  • Provide and enhance Linkbound’s services, including AI-driven recommendations and analytics
  • Generate platform performance reports, monitor usage, and optimize features
  • Ensure security, detect fraud, and maintain compliance with applicable regulations
  • Integrate with authorized third-party services under strict contractual agreements

Note: Linkbound does not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

 

3. Legal basis for processing

We rely on the following legal grounds to process your data:

  • Consent: Users explicitly authorize processing of data for platform functionality and AI/ML insights
  • Contractual necessity: Data is processed to provide requested services and fulfill agreements
  • Legitimate interests: Platform improvement, security monitoring, fraud prevention, and abuse detection

 

4. Security measures

We maintain enterprise-grade security standards to protect your data:

  • End-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest
  • Role-based access control (RBAC) with least privilege principles
  • Continuous monitoring, intrusion detection, and audit logging
  • Regular vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and security reviews

 

5. Sharing and transfers

  • Data is shared only with authorized subprocessors under strict contractual obligations
  • Cross-border data transfers comply with GDPR, CCPA, and local regulations using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards
  • Linkbound never sells personal data to third parties

 

6. User rights

Under GDPR, CCPA, and similar regulations, users have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete their personal data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request a copy of AI/ML-processed data and insights
  • Object to processing or request data portability

Requests can be submitted via info@linkbound.io, and will be addressed within statutory timelines.

 

7. Cookies and tracking

  • Linkbound uses cookies and analytics tools to:
  • Ensure core platform functionality and authentication
  • Monitor usage and improve performance
  • Optionally track marketing activities, only with explicit user consent

Users can manage cookie preferences through in-app settings or browser controls.

 

8. AI/ML transparency

  • AI/ML processing occurs in secure, isolated environments with controlled access
  • User-submitted content is never shared with unauthorized third parties
  • Derived analytics may be anonymized for model improvement and reporting purposes

 

9. Changes to this policy

Linkbound may update this Privacy Policy to comply with legal, regulatory, or operational requirements.

Users will be notified via email or in-app notifications of any material changes.

 

10. Contact

For questions, access requests, or complaints:

Email: info@linkbound.com