We never log into LinkedIn

Last updated: 2026-08-25. This is a product feature, not a disclaimer buried in legal copy.

CareerHound builds the strongest case you can genuinely prove and helps it reach a real person. It never invents experience you cannot back up, and it never logs into LinkedIn. You approve and send everything yourself.

What we never do

  • We never ask for your LinkedIn password.
  • We never store a LinkedIn session, cookie jar, or browser profile.
  • We never open linkedin.com from our code. No headless browser, no overlay, no extension that clicks for you.
  • We never send a connection request, message, comment, or invite on your behalf.

Data in

You import LinkedIn's official "Get a copy of your data" export (Settings → Data privacy): typically Connections.csv, Invitations.csv, and messages.csv. You can also paste a profile into the Hub. That is the whole inbound path.

Actions out

The Hub produces drafts and links. Each Today item has Copy (clipboard) and Open profile (your default browser). You paste and click Send yourself. We do not click Send.

Why this protects your account

Tools that log in and fire invites from a script put your account next to bulk-send traffic. CareerHound never holds that login, so a bug, a stolen laptop copy of the app, or a misconfigured schedule cannot blast your network. Your credentials stay in the browser you already trust.

ToS posture

LinkedIn's terms restrict unattended access and bulk actions performed by software on your account. CareerHound is designed so the product itself does not access LinkedIn. You still follow LinkedIn's rules for how you use the site. We are not affiliated with LinkedIn Corporation. Using any outreach tool, including a copilot that only drafts, remains your responsibility.

Where your data lives

Your working records are saved on your computer. When you enable AI sharing, the text needed for a request goes to CareerHound AI. Account and license checks contact the CareerHound service; billing is handled by FastSpring. Anonymous usage counts are optional. You can keep AI sharing off and use offline drafts. See Privacy.

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