Privacy Policy for LinkedIn Recruiter Big Checkbox & Export
Last Updated: [INSERT CURRENT DATE]
1. INTRODUCTION
This privacy policy explains how the LinkedIn Recruiter Big Checkbox & Export Chrome extension ("we", "our", "the extension") handles your data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
2. DATA COLLECTION AND STORAGE
2.1 Local Storage Only
All data collected by this extension is stored locally on your device using Chrome's local storage API. We do not collect, transmit, or store any data on external servers.
2.2 Types of Data Stored Locally
- Extension Settings: Your preferences including:
- Dark mode toggle state
- Big click area (checkbox enlargement) toggle state
- Debug mode toggle state
- Custom styling preferences (checkbox size, color, opacity)
- Saved Profile Lists: If you choose to use the profile saving feature, the extension stores:
- Candidate names
- Professional headlines
- Locations
- Current employer and industry information
- Profile URLs
- Work experience history
- Education background
2.3 Data Source
All data is extracted from publicly visible information on LinkedIn Recruiter pages that you are already viewing. The extension only accesses data from pages you actively visit while using LinkedIn Recruiter.
3. DATA USAGE
- Data is used solely to enhance your LinkedIn Recruiter experience
- Profile data is only used for CSV export functionality that you initiate
- Settings are used to customize the extension's appearance and behavior
- No data is shared with third parties
- No data is used for advertising or analytics
- No data is transmitted over the internet
4. PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED
The extension requires the following permissions, which are used only for the stated purposes:
- activeTab: Allows the extension to interact with the currently active LinkedIn Recruiter tab to enhance the interface and extract profile data when you request it.
- scripting: Required to inject CSS and JavaScript that enlarges checkboxes, applies dark mode, and enables data extraction functionality.
- storage: Used to save your preferences and saved profile lists locally on your device. No data is transmitted externally.
- Host permission for linkedin.com: The extension only functions on LinkedIn Recruiter pages (linkedin.com/talent) and does not access any other websites or pages.
5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
This extension does not use any third-party services, analytics tools, tracking tools, or advertising networks. The only external resource loaded is the Inter font from Google Fonts, which is a static CSS resource and does not involve data collection.
6. DATA SECURITY
All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure local storage API. Data is never transmitted over the internet and remains under your control at all times.
7. YOUR RIGHTS AND CONTROL
You have full control over your data:
- You can clear saved profiles anytime via the extension popup
- You can disable or uninstall the extension at any time
- Uninstalling the extension will remove all locally stored data
- You can modify or reset your settings at any time through the extension interface
8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
This extension is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be reflected in the extension's version history and this document will be updated with a new "Last Updated" date.
10. COMPLIANCE
This extension complies with:
- Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
- LinkedIn's Terms of Service
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) principles
11. CONTACT
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through the Chrome Web Store listing or [INSERT YOUR CONTACT METHOD].
This privacy policy is effective as of the "Last Updated" date shown above.