Ad Targeting | Contains information we use to figure out what ads to show you. Some of the targeting data may be derived from other information you've given us. For example, we might use your title as a clue to your seniority level. |
Articles | Contains URLs of a member’s published articles. |
Causes You Care About | Contains a list of available causes a member has selected to include on their profile. |
Certifications | Contains licenses or certifications a member has obtained, including the issuing authority name or company, start date, finish date, and license number. |
Company Follows | Contains information related to companies followed. This includes the company name and date followed. A list of the entities (e.g., companies) you follow on LinkedIn. |
Connections | Contains the first and last name, public profile URL, email address, company, position, and connection date for all 1st degree connections. An email address for the connection will be included only when authorized by the connection in their privacy settings. |
Contacts | Contacts imported on LinkedIn, including name, phone numbers, and email addresses. |
Courses | Contains information about courses the member has taken and how they are associated with their experience or education. |
Education | Contains the school's name, start and end date, degree title, activities, and other notes the member chose to include relating to their education. |
Endorsements Given Information | Contains the following information about the endorsed member: first and last name, public profile URL, skill name, date, and whether the given endorsement has been accepted, rejected, or remains pending. |
Endorsements Received Information | Contains the following information about member who is providing the endorsement: first and last name, public profile URL, skill name, date, and endorsement status of the member who has endorsed them, and whether the received endorsement status indicates if the skill has been accepted, rejected, or remains pending. |
Engagements | Contains the event name, date and time, status, and external URL if the event organizer shared one. Under status, a member can choose to approve, decline, or ignore an event. |
Events | The names of all the events (including the ones you’ve attended, been invited to but declined, or have requested to attend), the date and time, your status as an attendee, and any external URL for the event shared by the event organizer. |
Honors | Contains the title of honors and awards the member has received, including details such as the description, who issued it, the date, and attached media files. |
Invitations | Contains the invitations sent and received. This includes the invitee and inviter's first and last name, URL, date sent, and message. |
Job Application Saved Answers | Contains the member’s answer to basic job application questions. This includes first and last name, mobile number, location, address, and more. |
Job Applicant Saved Screening Question Responses | Contains the member’s answers to job application questions provided by the job poster. |
Job Applications | Contains jobs the member has applied for, application date, company name, job title, and LinkedIn's job posting URL. |
Job Seeker Preferences | Contains information related to a member's chosen job preferences. Some categories include location, industries, company size, dream company, job titles, and activity level. |
Languages | Contains languages understood or spoken and the member's level of proficiency. |
Learning | Contains information related to LinkedIn Learning courses, including the course name, description, date last watched, and completion date. |
Messages | Contains information related to messages sent, received, and archived. Messages include the date it was sent or received, subject line, content, and the member's public profile URL. |
Online Job Postings | Contains information related to jobs the member has posted on LinkedIn. This includes the posted date, expiration date, company name, job title, and employment status. |
Opportunities | Contains information related to services a member is looking for on Services Marketplace. Information includes the creation date and the member’s answers to a provider’s potential services. |
Organizations | Organizations the member has listed on the profile. Contains the organization's name, description, and the member's position. |
Patents | Contains information related to patents the member lists on the profile. Patents include the title, number, status (issued or pending), URL, and description. |
Phone Numbers | Contains phone numbers the member has added to their account. |
Positions | Contains job positions the member has included in the Experience section on their profile. This includes the company name, title, job description, location, and employment dates. |
Profile | Contains basic biographical information the member has added to their profile. This includes first and last name, address, date of birth, and zip code. |
Projects | Contains the names of projects listed on a member’s profile, description, contributors, date started and finished, and attached media URLs. |
Providers | Contains information related to services a member provides on Services Marketplace. |
Publications | Contains the publication title, description, publishing company, date, contributors, and publication URL of publications listed on the member profile. |
Receipts | Contains information related to the member's purchases of LinkedIn services (e.g., job postings). Receipts include the payment date, method, amount, and description of the purchase. |
Recommendations Given | Contains the recommendations a member has given to 1st degree connections. This includes the first and last name, associated company, description, and published date. |
Recommendations Received | Contains the recommendations a member has received by 1st degree connections. This includes the first and last name, associated company, description, and published date. |
Registration | Contains the member’s registered date, IP address, and current subscription type. |
Rich Media | Includes URL links to any photos, videos, or documents shared on LinkedIn. |
Saved Jobs | Contains information related to a job a member has saved. This includes the date saved, job title, company name, and the LinkedIn job posting URL. |
Saved Job Alerts | Contains the word or phrase and the date of a saved search within the "Job" search function. |
Skills | Contains the skills a member has added to their profile. |
Verifications | Contains confirmed verification information related to identity, workplace, and educational institutions. This may include a workplace email or valid government-issued ID. LinkedIn partners with CLEAR, a third-party verification partner. |