Privacy Policy

Welcome to Interniq ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform that connects Nigerian students with internship opportunities and NYSC placements.

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Full name, email address, and phone number
• University, course of study, and academic year
• Skills, qualifications, and career interests
• Resume, portfolio, and academic transcripts
• Location and preferred internship locations

2.2 Business Information

For employers and businesses, we collect:

• Company name, industry, and business registration details
• Contact information and authorized representatives
• Company description, size, and location
• Internship postings and requirements

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use our platform, including IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and interaction patterns.

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Facilitate internship matching between students and employers
• Create and maintain user accounts and profiles
• Communicate about internship opportunities and application status
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Improve our platform functionality and user experience
• Send relevant notifications and platform updates
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraudulent activities
• Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements

4.1 With Employers

When you apply for internships, we share your profile information, resume, and application materials with the relevant employers. This is essential for the internship matching process.

4.2 With Students

We share employer company profiles and internship details with students to facilitate informed application decisions.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, to protect our rights, or to comply with judicial proceedings, court orders, or legal processes.

4.4 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, conducting business, or serving users, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.

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 data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection
• Secure data backup and recovery systems

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Student profiles remain active during their academic period and transition to professional status. Employer data is retained while accounts remain active and for a reasonable period thereafter for business and legal purposes.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for processing where applicable
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@interniq.ng

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These technologies help us understand user preferences, improve functionality, and provide personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our platform and updating the "Last updated" date.

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