Understanding your privacy settings

Last updated: 1 year ago
The Privacy tab covers all privacy and security settings related to what can be seen about you, how information can be used, and downloading your data.
To access your LinkedIn privacy settings:
  1. Click the Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage.
  2. Select Settings & Privacy from the dropdown.
  3. Click the Data Privacy on the left rail.

You’ll find the following sub-sections in the Data privacy section:

  • How LinkedIn uses your data: Manage the ways your data is used on LinkedIn.
  • Who can reach you: Manage invitations and messages.
  • Messaging experience: Choose how you would like LinkedIn to customize your experience. This includes read receipts, typing indicators, and reply suggestions.
  • Job seeking preferences: Set your preferences regarding job seeking, including letting recruiters know you’re open to opportunities.
  • Other applications: Control how associated accounts can use your data.
Learn more about managing your account and privacy settings.