Introduction
InternUp ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this privacy policy. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you when you use our website https://internup.org/, our browser extension ("InternUp Copilot Extension"), and our related services (collectively, "Services").
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
By using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.
Our Services
InternUp is a job search platform that helps job seekers:
- Track job applications
- Autofill application forms using a browser extension
- Optimize resumes for specific jobs
- Generate cover letters
- Access career coaching through AI
1. What Information Do We Collect?
In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us.
Personal Information You Provide:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Education and work experience
- Skills and professional information
- Resumes, cover letters, and other documents you upload
- Job application data (job titles, companies, URLs, application status)
- Messages and interactions with our AI career coach
Information From Third Parties:
If you choose to register using social media (Google, LinkedIn), we receive your name, email, and profile picture from that provider.
2. How Do We Use Your Information?
In Short: We use your information to provide our Services.
- To create and manage your account
- To autofill job application forms
- To generate AI-optimized resumes and cover letters
- To provide career coaching
- To track your job applications
- To improve our Services
- To send you service-related communications
- To respond to your inquiries
3. Will Your Information Be Shared?
In Short: We only share information with your consent or to provide our Services. We do not sell your data.
We may share your information:
- With your consent: When you explicitly choose to share your profile or apply to jobs through our platform
- Service providers: With third-party companies that help us operate our Services (hosting, authentication, AI processing) - they are contractually obligated to keep your information private
- For legal compliance: If required by law or to respond to valid legal requests
- Business transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition
We do NOT sell your personal information.
4. Browser Extension
Our Chrome Extension requires certain permissions to function:
- tabs & activeTab: To detect job application pages you visit
- scripting: To inject our autofill code into job application forms
- identity: To enable sign-in with Google or LinkedIn
- storage: To save your preferences locally in your browser
- webNavigation: To detect when you navigate to job application pages
- cookies: To maintain your authentication session
The Extension ONLY activates when you use it (by clicking the icon or pressing Alt+I). It does not monitor your general browsing activity.
What the Extension collects:
- Job page URLs, titles, company names, and job descriptions when you activate it
- Form field information (names and types) to enable autofill
- Your profile data from our servers to fill forms
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
In Short: We use cookies for authentication. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
We use cookies to:
- Keep you signed in
- Remember your preferences
We do NOT use cookies for advertising, analytics, or cross-site tracking.
6. Social Logins
You can sign in using Google or LinkedIn. When you do, we receive:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your profile picture (optional)
We do NOT access your passwords, friends lists, or other account data.
7. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?
In Short: We keep your information as long as necessary to provide our Services or as required by law.
We retain your information while your account is active. When you delete your account:
- Your data is removed from active databases immediately
- Some data may remain in backups for a limited time for security and legal purposes
8. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?
In Short: We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information.
We use:
- Encryption for data in transit (HTTPS)
- Secure authentication
- Access controls to limit who can view your data
- Regular security updates
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. You are responsible for keeping your password confidential.
9. Do We Collect Information From Minors?
In Short: We do not knowingly collect data from persons under 18 years of age.
Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18. If we learn we have collected information from a minor, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have information from a minor, contact us at contact@internup.org.
10. What Are Your Privacy Rights?
In Short: You can review, change, or delete your information at any time.
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Update or correct your information
- Delete your account and data
- Export your data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, log into your account settings or contact us at contact@internup.org.
11. California Residents Rights
In Short: California residents have specific rights under CCPA.
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@internup.org with "CCPA Request" in the subject line.
12. European Residents Rights
In Short: EEA, UK, and Switzerland residents have specific rights under GDPR.
If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@internup.org with "GDPR Request" in the subject line.
13. Do We Make Updates to This Policy?
In Short: Yes, we will update this policy as necessary.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Modified" date at the top will be updated. For material changes, we will notify you by email or with a prominent notice on our Website.
Your continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. How Can You Contact Us?
Thank you for trusting InternUp with your career journey.
6. Social Logins
You can sign in using Google or LinkedIn. When you do, we receive:
We do NOT access your passwords, friends lists, or other account data.