Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12/27/2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Account information: Name, email address, and authentication data
  • Profile information: Resume content, education history, skills, and work experience
  • Application data: Jobs you save, apply to, or track
  • AI interaction data: Prompts and content you submit for AI-assisted features (cover letters, resume suggestions)
  • Usage data: How you interact with our Service, search queries, and feature usage
  • Payment information: Processed securely by our payment provider (we do not store credit card numbers)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Personalize your experience and job recommendations
  • Process your data through AI systems to generate cover letters, resume suggestions, and follow-up emails (only when you explicitly request these features)
  • Track your application status and send job alerts
  • Process your payments and manage subscriptions
  • Send you technical notices, support messages, and service updates
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve the Service

3. AI and Automated Processing

Our Service includes AI-powered features. When you use these features:

  • Your resume text and job descriptions are sent to third-party AI providers for processing
  • AI providers may temporarily process this data to generate responses
  • We use various AI model providers, and the specific provider may change over time
  • AI-generated content is returned to you and may be stored in your account
  • We do not use your personal data to train AI models

You can avoid AI processing by not using AI-powered features such as cover letter generation, resume suggestions, or follow-up email generation.

4. Third-Party Service Providers

We share your information with the following categories of service providers who assist in operating the Service:

  • Authentication: We use Clerk for user authentication and account management
  • Database: We use Convex for secure data storage
  • Payment Processing: We use Stripe for payment processing (they receive billing information)
  • AI Providers: We use AI model providers (such as OpenRouter) for AI-powered features
  • Job Search: We use job listing APIs to provide search results
  • Email: We use email service providers to send notifications and alerts

Each provider processes data according to their own privacy policies. We select providers that maintain appropriate security standards.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure authentication and session management
  • Access controls and audit logging

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. Some data may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

7. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information:

  • With service providers who assist in our operations (as described above)
  • To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
  • To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to you)

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your session and authentication state
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze usage patterns

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Service functionality.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Request your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@internshipgrabber.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt-out of sales (we do not sell personal information).

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

12. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

13. 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 this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

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

  • Email: privacy@internshipgrabber.com
  • Website: internshipgrabber.com