Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 17, 2026
Last Updated: October 17, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Internship Desk.
Internship Desk ("we," "us," or "our") is an online platform dedicated to sharing internships, scholarships, fellowships, employment opportunities, grants, training programmes, and other educational and professional development opportunities.
We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your personal information responsibly and transparently.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices and rights available to you when you visit or use our website (the "Website").
By using Internship Desk, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy. Where consent is legally required, we will request it separately.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our Website, we may collect the following categories of information.
2.1 Information You Provide
When you register for an account, subscribe to updates, contact us, or use other Website features, we may collect:
Your name and email address.
Account registration and authentication information.
Communication preferences.
Information submitted through contact forms.
Messages, enquiries, feedback, and other information you voluntarily provide.
We encourage users not to submit sensitive personal information unless it is specifically requested and necessary for an identified service.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you access our Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
Internet Protocol (IP) address.
Browser type and operating system.
Device information.
Pages visited and time spent on the Website.
Referring websites.
Website interaction and usage information.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies, where used.
This information helps us understand Website usage, maintain security, and improve performance.
2.3 Newsletter and Subscription Information
If you subscribe to opportunity updates, we may collect your email address and any preferences you provide to deliver relevant communications.
You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time using the unsubscribe link provided or by contacting us.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
Provide, operate, maintain, and improve Internship Desk.
Create and manage registered user accounts.
Deliver opportunity updates, newsletters, and notifications you request.
Respond to questions, enquiries, and support requests.
Improve Website functionality, accessibility, and user experience.
Analyse Website traffic and engagement.
Detect fraud, prevent unauthorised access, and maintain Website security.
Comply with applicable legal obligations.
Communicate important changes to our services, policies, or Website operations.
We will not use personal information for materially unrelated purposes without an appropriate legal basis or notice.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable data protection laws require a legal basis, we process personal information based on one or more of the following:
Consent: Where you voluntarily agree to receive communications or permit optional tracking.
Contractual necessity: Where processing is required to provide an account or service you request.
Legitimate interests: Where permitted, to maintain security, improve services, and operate the Website responsibly.
Legal obligations: Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws.
The applicable basis depends on the information and the purpose for which it is processed.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Internship Desk may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential Website functionality, remember user preferences, analyse performance, and, where applicable, support advertising.
Cookies may include:
Essential cookies: Necessary for Website security, authentication, and functionality.
Preference cookies: Remember user settings and preferences.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand Website usage and improve services.
Advertising cookies: Where applicable, support relevant advertisements and measure their performance.
Where legally required, we will obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings and any cookie preference controls provided on our Website. Disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
We may share limited information with trusted service providers when necessary to operate the Website, including:
Website hosting providers.
Email and newsletter delivery services.
Analytics providers.
Website security and technical support providers.
Other service providers necessary for functions we offer.
These providers may process information only for authorised purposes, subject to appropriate contractual and security protections.
We may also disclose information where required by law, a valid legal process, or to protect the rights and security of our users and services.
If advertising or analytics arrangements constitute a sale or sharing under applicable law, we will provide any required notices and opt-out mechanisms.
7. Third-Party Websites and Applications
Internship Desk shares opportunities published by universities, employers, nonprofit organisations, scholarship providers, government institutions, and other third parties.
Opportunity listings may contain links directing users to external websites.
When you visit an external website, its own privacy policies and data practices apply.
Internship Desk does not control how third-party organisations collect, use, store, or share information submitted through their websites.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of external organisations before submitting applications or personal documents.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss, and misuse.
Such measures may include access controls, secure connections, authentication safeguards, and regular maintenance.
However, no online system or electronic transmission can be guaranteed completely secure.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, meet legal requirements, resolve disputes, or protect legitimate business interests.
Retention periods may vary depending on the information involved, account activity, legal obligations, and operational needs.
When information is no longer required, we will delete, anonymise, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal requirements.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:
Request access to personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your personal information.
Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
Object to or restrict certain processing.
Request a portable copy of eligible personal information.
Lodge a complaint with an appropriate data protection authority.
You may contact us using the details below to exercise applicable rights.
We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
11. International Data Transfers
Internship Desk may use service providers that process or store information in countries other than your country of residence.
Where required, we will apply appropriate safeguards to protect information transferred internationally in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
12. Children's Privacy
Internship Desk is intended primarily for individuals seeking educational and professional development opportunities.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children below the age at which they can legally consent to the relevant processing without appropriate parental or guardian authorisation.
If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to delete it or obtain the necessary authorisation.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, technology, operational practices, or legal requirements.
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Where legally required, we will provide additional notice or request renewed consent.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Internship Desk
Website: https://theinernshipdesk.com/
Email: team@theinernshipdesk.com
We will respond to privacy-related requests in accordance with applicable laws.