Introduction
Welcome to LinkedIn Formatter, the free online tool designed to help you format LinkedIn posts with bold, italic, underline, and more formatting styles. At LinkedIn Formatter, your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and this privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our services.
We collect the following types of data to provide you with a better experience while using LinkedIn Formatter:
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Usage Analytics
- What We Collect: Anonymous usage statistics, such as formatting actions taken, tool usage frequency, and general usage patterns.
- Purpose: To analyze user engagement and improve our formatting tools and user experience.
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Device Information
- What We Collect: Basic device information including browser type, operating system, and screen resolution.
- Purpose: To optimize our tool for different devices and ensure compatibility across platforms.
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Cookies and Local Storage
- What We Collect: Small data files and local storage to remember your preferences and improve your experience.
- Purpose: To enhance functionality, remember your formatting preferences, and provide a personalized experience.
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Content Data (Temporary)
- What We Collect: The text content you input for formatting is processed locally in your browser.
- Purpose: To provide real-time formatting and preview functionality.
- Important: Your text content is NOT stored on our servers and is processed entirely in your browser.
Data Storage and Security
We take the security of your information seriously:
- Local Processing: All text formatting is processed locally in your browser - your content never leaves your device.
- No Account Required: You can use LinkedIn Formatter without creating an account or providing personal information.
- Secure Infrastructure: Our website uses industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption.
- Minimal Data Collection: We only collect essential analytics data to improve our service.
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
- To provide services through trusted third-party analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) who assist us in understanding usage patterns, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
Third-Party Services
LinkedIn Formatter may use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: To understand how users interact with our tool (anonymized data only).
- Vercel: For hosting and performance optimization.
- No tracking or advertising: We do not use tracking pixels, advertising networks, or data brokers.
Your Rights and Choices
- No Account Required: You can use our tool without providing any personal information.
- Local Processing: Your text content is processed entirely in your browser.
- Opt-out: You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to have any data collected.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "effective date" at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Website: linkedinformatter.dev
Email: support@linkedinformatter.dev
GitHub: github.com/zjy365
By using LinkedIn Formatter, you consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms. Thank you for trusting us with your information!
Last updated: January 2025