Privacy Policy
Last updated: 30 October 2026
Welcome to InternBench. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, internship application forms, and related communications.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices available to you.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you visit our website, submit an application, or contact us.
Information you provide
This may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- WhatsApp or phone number
- College or educational institution
- Degree or course of study
- Current year of study
- City or general location
- Preferred internship duration
- Area of interest
- Introduction, motivation, or other information submitted through the application form
- Optional LinkedIn profile, portfolio, or GitHub link
- Information you provide when communicating with our team
Please do not submit sensitive personal information unless it is specifically requested and necessary for a legitimate purpose.
Information collected automatically
When you browse our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, depending on the technologies we use. This may include:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and interactions with the website
- Referral source and basic usage information
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies, where enabled
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Review and process internship applications.
- Assess eligibility and suitability for a selected opportunity.
- Contact applicants about application status and next steps.
- Communicate internship details, requirements, schedules, and relevant updates.
- Administer internship participation and completion requirements.
- Issue an internship certificate or completion letter when applicable.
- Provide relevant career assistance or share suitable opportunities where appropriate.
- Respond to questions and support requests.
- Maintain website security and prevent fraud or misuse.
- Improve our website, application process, and services.
- Meet applicable legal, regulatory, accounting, and record-keeping obligations.
We will not use your information for unrelated purposes in a manner inconsistent with this Policy unless permitted by applicable law or otherwise appropriately authorized.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with the following categories of recipients when necessary and appropriate:
Service providers
We may use third-party providers for website hosting, application processing, communications, analytics, security, and other operational services. These providers may process information on our behalf under appropriate arrangements.
Internship-related organizations
Where an internship opportunity involves a partner organization, or where you are being considered for a relevant opportunity, we may share necessary application details with the relevant organization, subject to applicable law and appropriate notice or consent where required.
We will not imply that any organization is reviewing your application or offering you a placement unless that is actually the case.
Hiring and career opportunities
For selected high-performing participants, we may assist with introductions or coordination with our HR team or company network. Where sharing your information with a prospective employer is necessary, we will provide appropriate information and obtain consent where required.
Such assistance does not guarantee an interview, job offer, or employment.
Legal and security purposes
We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, respond to lawful requests, protect our rights, investigate suspected fraud, or safeguard the security of our users and services.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to maintain functionality, understand website usage, and improve user experience.
If analytics or advertising technologies are enabled, they may process certain technical or interaction information in accordance with their applicable terms and privacy policies.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings and, where provided, our cookie preferences tool. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
We will seek consent where required by applicable law before using technologies that require consent.
5. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.
These measures may include access controls, secure hosting, and limiting access to information to people who need it for legitimate operational purposes.
However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your information may be processed or stored by service providers in locations other than your own. Where applicable, we will take steps to meet relevant legal requirements for such processing or transfers.
6. How Long We Retain Your Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including application administration, internship records, communications, legitimate business needs, and legal obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.
When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete it or anonymize it, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.
7. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Subject to applicable law, you may be entitled to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of personal information where applicable.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Raise concerns about how your information is being handled.
- Exercise any additional rights available under applicable data protection laws.
To exercise a right, contact us using the details provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
Withdrawing consent does not affect processing lawfully carried out before withdrawal. It may also affect our ability to process an application or provide certain services.
8. Student Information and Minors
InternBench is intended for people exploring practical experience and internship opportunities.
If you are under the age at which you can independently provide valid consent under applicable law, a parent or lawful guardian may need to provide the required consent before your personal information is collected or processed.
We will handle children's personal information in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Please contact us if you believe a child has provided personal information without the required authorization.
9. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. These third parties operate independently and have their own privacy practices.
We are not responsible for the privacy, security, or content practices of external websites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, practices, technologies, or legal obligations.
The latest version will be published on this page with an updated revision date. Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent for material changes.
11. Contact Us
For privacy questions, requests, or complaints, please contact:
InternBench
Please include enough information for us to understand your request. We will respond in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to read this Privacy Policy. Where consent is legally required, we will seek it separately rather than relying solely on website use.