1. Who We Are

Universal Internships is a trading name of UNIVERSAL PLACEMENTS LIMITED, a company incorporated in Ireland.

Registered Office: 51 Bracken Road, Sandyford, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland, D18 CV48
Company Number: 811169
Email: support@universalinternships.com

Universal Placements Limited is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

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2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• CV and application details
• Education and background information
• Internship preferences (location, field, availability)
• Communication history

We only collect data that is relevant to providing our services.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data when you:

• submit forms on our website
• apply for internships
• contact us via email or WhatsApp
• communicate with us during the process

We may also receive information you provide during the application and onboarding process

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4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• process and manage your application
• match you with suitable internship opportunities
• communicate with you throughout the process
• coordinate with host companies (with your consent)
• manage payments and administration
• improve our services

We do not sell your personal data.

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5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on the following:

• your consent (e.g. when you apply or submit information)
• the performance of a contract (to provide our services)
• our legitimate interests (to operate and improve our business)
• legal obligations where required

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

• host companies (only after your agreement)
• service providers who support our operations (e.g. payment processing, communication, systems)
• professional advisors where required

We do not share your data for third-party marketing purposes.

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7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be accessed by authorised team members or service providers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• provide our services
• meet legal and regulatory obligations
• resolve disputes

Data is securely deleted or anonymised when no longer required

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9. Your Rights

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You have the right to:

• access your personal data
• request correction of inaccurate data
• request deletion of your data
• object to or restrict processing
• request a copy of your data (data portability)
• withdraw consent at any time where applicable

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
support@universalinternships.com

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority

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10. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on our website.

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12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:

support@universalinternships.com