Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how SmartIntern collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services. By accessing or using SmartIntern, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We are committed to maintaining transparency and safeguarding the trust you place in us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal details such as name, email address, education details
• Profile data including skills, interests, and preferences
• Usage data like pages visited and interaction with features

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Provide personalized internship and scholarship recommendations
• Improve platform performance and user experience
• Communicate updates, alerts, and important notifications

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data only when we have a valid legal reason to do so. This may include your consent, the need to perform a contract with you, compliance with legal obligations, or our legitimate interests in improving and securing the SmartIntern platform.

4. Data Sharing

SmartIntern does not sell or rent your personal data. Information may only be shared with trusted partners when required to deliver services or comply with legal obligations.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with industry best practices.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

7. User Rights

As a user of SmartIntern, you have the right to access, update, or request deletion of your personal data. You may also object to certain data processing activities or withdraw your consent where applicable.

8. Cookies

We may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and understand user behavior on our platform.

9. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools for analytics, communication, or hosting purposes. These service providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are permitted to use your data only to perform services on our behalf.

10. Third-Party Links

SmartIntern may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

11. Children’s Privacy

SmartIntern is intended for students and young professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

12. Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: smartintern.org@gmail.com

Last updated: February 2026