1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, academic details, resume, and other details you provide when creating a profile or applying for internships.

• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and access times.

• Communications Data: Information from emails, messages, or inquiries you send to us.

• Third-Party Data: Information shared with us by partner companies for internship applications or placements.

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2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide internship listings, resume building, and mock interview services.

• To match users with suitable internship opportunities.

• To communicate with you regarding updates, services, and bookings.

• To improve our website, services, and user experience.

• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

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3. Sharing of Information

• We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

• We may share your information with partner companies when you apply for internships or request to be connected.

• We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and services (e.g., hosting providers, email platforms).

• We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

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4. Data Security

• We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

• However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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5. Cookies & Tracking

• Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site usage, and improve services.

• You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.

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6. Data Retention

• We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations.

• Users may request deletion of their data at any time (see Section 8).

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7. Children’s Privacy

• Our services are intended for students and recent graduates aged 16 and above.

• We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we learn that we have done so, we will delete the information immediately.

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8. Your Rights

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.

• Restriction: Request limitation on how we process your data.

• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing or communication emails at any time.

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9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

• StepUp Intern reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

• Changes will be posted on our website with an updated “Last Updated” date.

• Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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10. Your Rights

    If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: 📧 Email: contact@stepupintern.com