Privacy Policy – Linky Leads

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Linky Leads (“the App”) processes personal data.
Linky Leads is operated by Align-IT and is intended for personal and internal use.

1. Introduction

Linky Leads is an application that connects to the LinkedIn platform to retrieve and organize connection data for personal relationship and lead management purposes.
This Privacy Policy applies to the use of the App and the website align-it.nl.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing personal data is:

Align-IT
Website: https://www.align-it.nl
Email: info@align-it.nl

3. Personal Data We Collect

Through the LinkedIn API, Linky Leads may collect the following personal data from LinkedIn connections:

  • First and last name

  • Job title

  • Company name

  • LinkedIn profile URL

  • Connection date

  • Email address (only if provided by LinkedIn and available)

Only data that is necessary for the intended functionality of the App is processed.

4. Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed solely for the following purposes:

  • Managing and organizing personal LinkedIn connections

  • Maintaining an internal overview of relationships and leads

  • Personal follow-up and relationship tracking

The data is not used for advertising, resale, or public profiling.

5. Legal Basis

The processing of personal data is based on:

  • Legitimate interest, namely personal relationship and lead management

  • User consent, granted when connecting a LinkedIn account to the App

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as the App is actively used.
Data may be deleted manually at any time or automatically when the LinkedIn connection is removed or access is revoked.

7. Data Sharing

Personal data processed by Linky Leads:

  • Is not sold or shared with third parties

  • Is used exclusively within the App

  • May be stored on technical infrastructure required to operate the App (e.g. hosting providers), strictly for functional purposes

8. Data Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data, including:

  • Restricted access

  • Secure storage

  • Protection against unauthorized access or misuse

9. User Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of personal data

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority

Requests can be submitted via the contact details below.

10. LinkedIn API Compliance

Linky Leads processes LinkedIn data in accordance with the LinkedIn API Terms of Use.
LinkedIn data is only used for the permitted purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Upon revocation of access or disconnection from LinkedIn, retrieved data can be removed.

11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or data processing, please contact:

Email: info@align-it.nl