Interns.news

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 24, 2026

Summary: We collect only the data necessary to operate the Interns.news platform. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Your data is stored securely with tenant isolation.

1. Introduction

Interns.news ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, institution affiliation, role (student, administrator, employer).
  • Profile Data: Student academic information, resumes, skills, interests, program enrollment details.
  • Employer Information: Company name, address, contact details, industry, internship listings.
  • Placement Data: Internship placement records, timesheet entries, evaluations, compliance documents.
  • Communications: Messages sent through the platform, contact form submissions, support requests.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, timestamps, click patterns.
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, IP address.
  • Location Data: GPS coordinates (only for timesheet clock-in/out, with your explicit consent).
  • Cookies: Session cookies and analytics cookies (see Section 7).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Service.
  • Process internship applications, placements, and related workflows.
  • Verify timesheet entries and ensure compliance.
  • Facilitate communication between students, institutions, and employers.
  • Send notifications, alerts, and administrative messages.
  • Generate analytics and reports for institutions.
  • Improve the Service through usage analysis and feedback.
  • Respond to support requests and inquiries.
  • Detect, prevent, and address security issues and abuse.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Within the Platform: Student profiles are shared with their institution and assigned employers as part of the placement workflow.
  • Institutional Administrators: Institution staff can view student data, placement records, and compliance status within their tenant.
  • Employers: Employer partners can view applicant profiles and intern performance data for placements at their organization.
  • Service Providers: We may share data with third-party providers who assist us in operating the Service (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics), under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest.
  • Multi-tenant data isolation ensuring institutions cannot access each other's data.
  • Role-based access controls limiting data visibility by user role.
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  • Secure password hashing (bcrypt).

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

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. When an account is deactivated, we retain data for a reasonable period to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Institutions may configure their own data retention policies within the platform.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (session management, CSRF protection). Cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service. Can be disabled in browser settings.

We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following 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 data, subject to legal retention requirements.
  • Portability: Request a machine-readable export of your data.
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your data.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@interns.news.

9. FERPA Compliance

Interns.news understands that educational institutions may use the Service to manage student records subject to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). We act as a "school official" under FERPA and only use education records for the purposes for which the institution has authorized. We do not use education records for any other purpose.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: