Our Approach to Cookies & Tracking
LinkedInRank is committed to privacy-by-design. We do not sell your personal data, we do not partner with ad networks or data brokers, and we never use invasive behavioral advertising cookies. We only use minimal cookies and local browser storage to remember your consent preference and collect aggregated, privacy-preserving performance diagnostics.
Categories of Technologies We Use
Strictly Essential Preferences
Used to remember whether you accepted or declined cookie preferences so the banner does not repeatedly disrupt your browsing experience.
Performance & Speed Diagnostics
Powered by Vercel Speed Insights to measure Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS) and ensure pages load rapidly across all global regions.
Aggregate Usage Analytics
Provided via Google Analytics 4 to calculate anonymous page visit trends, top traffic countries, and referral channels. IP addresses are anonymized.
UX & Interaction Insights
Provided via Microsoft Clarity to identify UI dead clicks, layout bugs, and scroll depths. Uploaded profile PDF text is never captured or exposed to analytics.
Inventory of Cookies & Local Storage
| Name | Provider | Category | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | LinkedInRank | Essential (LocalStorage) | Persistent | Stores your cookie banner response (accepted/declined). |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics | Up to 2 years | Distinguishes unique anonymous sessions to measure site traffic. |
| _clck, _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Analytics / UX | Up to 1 year | Persists user ID and session correlation for usability heatmaps. |
| Vercel Insights | Vercel | Performance | Session | Monitors web vitals and latency with zero cross-site tracking. |
What We Guarantee We Never Do
- ✕We do not run third-party advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or Meta/LinkedIn tracking pixels.
- ✕We do not link your analytics identifier to your uploaded LinkedIn profile PDF or personal resume content.
- ✕We never sell, rent, or trade user data or usage records to data brokers or recruiters.
How You Can Manage or Disable Cookies
You can manage your preferences at any time:
• Our Cookie Banner: Click “Decline” on the bottom banner to decline non-essential analytics tracking.
• Browser Controls: Most web browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) allow you to block third-party cookies or delete existing cookies via settings.
• Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can install the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.