Privacy Policy for LinkedIn Lead Collection

This Privacy Policy explains how Acorn Consulting collects, uses, and protects personal information obtained from individuals via LinkedIn for lead generation and business development purposes.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from LinkedIn or through LinkedIn-based interactions:

• Full Name

• Job Title

• Company Name

• Industry

• Location (City, Country)

• LinkedIn Profile URL

• Email Address (if publicly available or voluntarily provided)

• Any other information you publicly share on your LinkedIn profile or provide directly to us

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information via the following methods:

• Public LinkedIn profiles (where information is made available under LinkedIn’s terms)

• LinkedIn lead generation forms (e.g., via LinkedIn Ads)

• Direct messages and connections on LinkedIn

• Third-party lead generation tools compliant with LinkedIn’s policies

• Voluntary submissions via LinkedIn interactions (e.g., scheduling a call, filling out a form, etc.)

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and use this information for the following purposes:

• To contact potential leads and initiate business conversations

• To provide information about our services, offers, or updates

• To manage and maintain relationships with potential clients

• To improve our outreach and marketing strategies

• To comply with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share it with:

• Trusted service providers who help us manage our CRM, email marketing, or lead generation tools

• Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our legal rights

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purpose we specify.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. If you ask us to delete your data, we will do so promptly unless we have a legal obligation to retain it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our communications may contain links to third-party websites or platforms (including LinkedIn). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we process your data, please contact us: