Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to UNIINTERN ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our internship and job placement services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Student Information: Name, email address, phone number, educational background, skills, resume, and career preferences
• Company Information: Company name, contact details, job postings, and hiring requirements
• University Information: Institution details, TPO (Training and Placement Officer) contact information, and student enrollment data
• Account Information: Username, password, and profile information

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our platform
• Search queries and application history
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide internship and job placement services
• Matching: To match students with relevant internship opportunities and companies with suitable candidates
• Communication: To send notifications, updates, and important information about opportunities
• Account Management: To create and manage user accounts across different user types (students, companies, universities, admins)
• Analytics: To improve our services and understand user behavior
• Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and industry standards

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Other Users

• Student profiles and resumes may be shared with companies for internship matching
• Company information and job postings may be shared with students and universities
• University information may be shared with companies for partnership purposes

4.2 With Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Hosting and maintaining our platform
• Processing payments and transactions
• Email communications and notifications
• Data analytics and reporting

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or illegal activities

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure data storage and backup procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. User Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Account Deactivation: Deactivate your account at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Improve our services and user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

• Active user accounts: Retained until account deletion
• Application data: Retained for 2 years after the last activity
• Communication records: Retained for 1 year
• Analytics data: Retained in aggregated form for up to 3 years

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying prominent notices on our platform

Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: