LinkedIn Desktop

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 25, 2026

1. Introduction

LinkedIn Desktop ("the Application") is an open-source desktop client for LinkedIn, built with Rust and Qt6. This Privacy Policy explains how the Application handles your data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

2. Data We Collect

The Application collects only the minimum data necessary to function:

  • OAuth Access Token — issued by LinkedIn after you authorize the Application. Stored locally on your device in ~/.linkedin-desktop/user.db.
  • Basic Profile Information — your name, headline, and profile picture URL, fetched from LinkedIn and cached locally for display purposes.
  • Application Settings — theme preference, language, and notification settings, stored locally.

We do not collect, transmit, or store any of your data on external servers. All data remains on your local device.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used exclusively to:

  • Authenticate requests to the LinkedIn API on your behalf.
  • Display your LinkedIn feed, messages, connections, and job listings.
  • Remember your login session so you don't have to re-authenticate each time.

4. Data Storage

All data is stored locally in a SQLite database at ~/.linkedin-desktop/user.db on Linux/macOS or C:\Users\<user>\.linkedin-desktop\user.db on Windows. No data is sent to any server operated by the Application developers.

The Application communicates directly with LinkedIn's official API endpoints (api.linkedin.com) using your OAuth token.

5. Third-Party Services

The Application uses the LinkedIn API to fetch and display your LinkedIn data. Your use of LinkedIn is governed by LinkedIn's Privacy Policy and User Agreement .

6. Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your personal information with any third parties. The Application has no backend server and no analytics or tracking.

7. Data Deletion

You can delete all locally stored data at any time by:

  • Using the "Log out" option in the Application, which removes your session token.
  • Manually deleting the database file: ~/.linkedin-desktop/user.db
  • Revoking the Application's access in your LinkedIn security settings .

8. Security

Your OAuth token is stored in a local SQLite database with file-system level permissions. We recommend keeping your operating system and the Application up to date. The Application uses HTTPS for all communication with LinkedIn's API.

9. Children's Privacy

The Application is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please open an issue on the project's GitHub repository.