Introduction
Welcome to Colossal AI Consulting ("App," "we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information about you when you use our application, which integrates with the LinkedIn platform via LinkedIn's official APIs.
By connecting your LinkedIn account or otherwise using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please disconnect your account and discontinue use.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account registration details (name, email address, password)
- Profile information you choose to enter within the App
- Support requests, feedback, and communications
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Log data including pages visited, timestamps, and referring URLs
- Usage patterns and feature interactions within the App
LinkedIn API Data
With your explicit authorization, we may access certain LinkedIn data as described in Section 3 below.
LinkedIn Data Access
Our App requests only the minimum LinkedIn permissions required to deliver its core functionality. The scopes we request may include:
- r_liteprofile — Basic profile information (name, profile picture, headline)
- r_emailaddress — Your primary email address for account creation
- w_member_social — Ability to post, comment, or react on your behalf (only when you initiate an action)
- r_organization_social — Read access to organization pages you manage (if applicable)
LinkedIn data accessed through the API is used solely for the purpose for which it was granted. We comply with LinkedIn's API Terms of Use at all times.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and improve the App and its features
- Authenticate your identity and maintain your session
- Perform actions on LinkedIn that you explicitly request
- Send transactional communications (account alerts, security notices)
- Respond to support requests and troubleshoot issues
- Monitor for fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not use your data for targeted advertising, nor do we build advertising profiles based on your LinkedIn activity.
Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
Trusted vendors who assist in operating our infrastructure (hosting, analytics, email delivery) under strict confidentiality agreements and data processing terms.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide the App's services or as required by law. Specifically:
- Account data is retained for the duration of your active account.
- LinkedIn API data is cached only as long as needed to fulfill your request and is purged within 30 days unless you request longer storage for specific features.
- Log data is retained for up to 90 days for security and debugging purposes.
Upon account deletion, we will remove or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is legally required.
Security
We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your data, including:
- TLS/HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- AES-256 encryption for sensitive data at rest
- OAuth 2.0 token-based authentication (we never store your LinkedIn password)
- Periodic security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls limiting data to authorized personnel only
No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately at security@colossalai.consulting.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — Request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Correction — Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion — Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Portability — Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection / Restriction — Object to or restrict certain processing activities
- Withdraw Consent — Revoke LinkedIn API access at any time via your LinkedIn account settings under Settings & Privacy → Data Privacy → Permitted Services
To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@colossalai.consulting. We will respond within 30 days.
Cookies & Tracking
We use a minimal set of cookies essential to the App's operation:
- Session cookies — Keep you logged in during a browsing session
- CSRF tokens — Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks
- Preference cookies — Remember your display and language settings
We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the App may not function correctly as a result.
Children's Privacy
The App is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify you by email or in-app notification at least 14 days before changes take effect
Continued use of the App after changes are effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out:
- Email: privacy@colossalai.consulting
- Mailing Address: Colossal AI Consulting, Greenwood, IN
- Policy URL: colossalai.consulting/privacy
For LinkedIn-specific privacy concerns, you may also contact LinkedIn directly at linkedin.com/help/linkedin.