Privacy and data
What Icebreaker syncs, who can see it, and the settings you control.
Icebreaker respects the rules of the platform each connection comes from. Connections you import keep the same visibility they have on the source platform, like LinkedIn, X, or GitHub. On top of that, you decide whether to restrict that further or open it up.
What Icebreaker syncs
When you link LinkedIn, X, or GitHub, Icebreaker syncs your connection graph: who you're connected to, plus basic public profile information. It doesn't read private messages or DMs, and it doesn't pull email addresses from social platforms.
Who can see your connections
Go to Settings → Data settings (app.icebreaker.xyz/settings/data) and pick who can see the connection list on your Icebreaker profile:
| Setting | Who can see it |
|---|---|
| Visible to my team and 1st network (default) | Your teammates and people you're directly connected to |
| Visible to anyone | Anyone who views your profile |
| Not visible to anyone | Only you |
This setting never shares your connections' private channels, like email addresses, or your Private Contacts and conversations.
Lists
Each list has its own visibility: Private, Team members, or Anyone with link. Lists are private when you create them. See Lists.
Searches are private
Searching for someone doesn't notify them. People only hear from you if you reach out or ask for an intro.
Teams
Your connections help your team find warm paths. If you leave a team or an admin removes you, your network is no longer included in that team's searches.
AI agents and Slack
When you connect Icebreaker to an AI agent or Slack, it acts as you. It can only see and do what your account can. See OAuth.
Chrome extension
The extension syncs the same connections you could browse yourself on LinkedIn. In private mode, nothing is uploaded. See Chrome extension.
Learn more
See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Questions? Email [email protected].
Updated about 9 hours ago