Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 24th February 2025
Last Updated: 24th February 2025
Welcome to StudentVenture ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Purpose of the Service
Our platform is a meritocratic recruitment service that connects students and graduates with companies. Users can access job opportunities, projects, events, mentorships, and other career-building resources.
2. Data Collection
2.1 Types of Data Collected
We collect the following types of data:
Personal Information:
First name, last name
University email (if provided)
Regular email
Phone number (optional)
Date of birth
Ethnicity
Nationality
Profile picture
CV
Academic Information:
Degree and degree type
Degree description
University name
Usage Information:
Clicks on posts, companies, and platform features
Applications, event participation, follows, and general usage data
2.2 Automatic Data Collection
We automatically collect certain data through:
User registration
Forms submitted on our platform
App and platform usage tracking
2.3 Sensitive Data
We do not collect any sensitive personal data (such as financial information or health records).
3. Data Usage
We use collected data for the following purposes:
Creating and managing user accounts
Improving user experience
Sending notifications and platform updates
Analytics and usage monitoring
Sharing with Third Parties: We do not share your data with third parties.
Use for Advertising or Marketing: We do not use personal data for advertising or marketing purposes.
4. User Rights
4.1 Data Access and Deletion
Users have the right to request access to, modify, or delete their data at any time. Requests can be made via email at company@studentventure.io.
4.2 Opt-Out Options
Users cannot opt out of analytics or platform data collection practices essential for service functionality.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including:
Encryption of stored data
Secure storage and processing through Firebase and Google Cloud
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data indefinitely or until a user requests deletion.
There is no automatic data deletion policy in place.
7. Geographic and Legal Considerations
7.1 Data Storage
Data is stored on globally distributed servers.
7.2 Compliance
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
7.3 Availability
Our services are available globally but are primarily marketed and intended for users in the United Kingdom.
8. Specific Features and Practices
8.1 Cookies and Tracking
We do not use cookies or similar tracking technologies.
8.2 Data Collection from Children
We do not collect data from children under the age of 16.
8.3 Third-Party Integrations
We do not integrate with third-party services that collect or process user data.
9. Communication and Contact
9.1 Updates to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated via email. Continued use of our platform after such updates constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
9.2 Contact for Privacy Inquiries
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: company@studentventure.io
By using our platform, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our services.