At The Interna, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, https://theinterna.com, and engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide when signing up for our services, newsletters, or contacting us.
Usage Data: Information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral sources, and details about how you navigate and interact with our site.
Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and enhance site functionality. Cookies may collect information about your browsing habits and preferences.

For more detailed information on the cookies we use, please review our Cookie Policy and manage your preferences via the cookie consent banner on the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your information for the following purposes:

To provide and manage our services, including internship placements and startup connections.
To communicate with you regarding updates, news, and offers related to The Interna.
To improve our website’s performance, content, and user experience.
To comply with legal obligations and protect the integrity and security of our platform.
To analyze and monitor usage trends through third-party services such as Google Analytics.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:

Consent: When you provide consent, for example, by signing up for our newsletters or agreeing to our cookie policy.
Contractual Obligation: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract, such as providing our services to you.
Legitimate Interests: To enhance the quality of our services and website performance, and to protect our users and platform.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to help us operate and improve our services, such as analytics, advertising, and payment processing. These third parties may have access to your data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are required to protect your data.

Examples of third-party services include:

Google Analytics: We use this tool to track and analyze user behavior to improve our website performance.
Payment Processors: These providers handle any financial transactions and are governed by their own privacy policies.

We ensure that any third-party service providers we work with uphold strong privacy and security standards in line with the GDPR.

5. Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside of the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or reliance on countries with adequate data protection laws, to protect your information.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Generally, we retain data:

For active accounts, until the user requests deletion.
For marketing purposes, until consent is withdrawn.
For legal and contractual obligations, until the statute of limitations expires.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights under the GDPR and other applicable data protection laws:

Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Objection to Processing: You can object to our processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.
Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to the processing of your data at any time, where processing is based on consent.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@theinterna.com.

8. Data Protection and Security

We take the protection of your data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of your personal information. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed towards children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from children under 16, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically. If the changes are significant, we may notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, feel free to contact us at:

Email: hello@theinterna.com
Phone: +44 7969 277742
Address: 7 Victoria Road, B79 7HS, Tamworth, UK

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK if you believe your data has been mishandled. You can find more information about your rights at ICO’s website.

By using https://theinterna.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your data as described above.

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