Privacy Policy

At InternMatch, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about our data practices.

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Educational background and graduation year
• Professional interests and skill level
• Profile photo (optional)
• Social media links (optional)

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our platform:

• Tasks viewed and completed
• Submission history and feedback
• Time spent on different sections
• Device information and browser type
• IP address and location data

Content You Create

We store content you create on our platform:

• Task submissions and project files
• Community posts and comments
• Profile information and bio
• Messages and support communications

We use your information to:

• Provide our services: Create your account, process submissions, generate certificates
• Personalize your experience: Recommend relevant tasks and learning paths
• Communicate with you: Send notifications, updates, and support responses
• Improve our platform: Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
• Ensure security: Detect fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations: Meet regulatory requirements and legal requests

We may share your information with:

Service Providers

Third-party companies that help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, email services)

Educational Partners

Schools and universities you're affiliated with (only with your consent)

Employers (Optional)

Companies looking to recruit talent (only if you opt-in to our talent network)

Legal Requirements

When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety

We do NOT sell your personal information

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Secure Infrastructure: Hosted on secure, compliant cloud platforms
• Incident Response: Procedures for handling security breaches

While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account credentials confidential.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format

Correction

Update or correct inaccurate personal information

Deletion

Request deletion of your account and associated data

Opt-out

Unsubscribe from marketing communications and data sharing

Restrict Processing

Limit how we use your information in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@internmatch.com

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your login status and preferences
• Analyze platform usage and performance
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

InternMatch operates globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by regulatory authorities
• Adequacy decisions for certain countries
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services and maintain your account
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Improve our platform and services

When you delete your account, we remove your personal information within 30 days, except where we're required to retain it for legal purposes.

InternMatch is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

For users between 13-18, we recommend parental guidance when using our platform.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you via email or platform notification
• Provide a summary of significant changes
• Give you time to review before changes take effect

Continued use of our platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:

For general questions, visit our Contact pageor Help Center.