Privacy Policy

Welcome to the internships (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application or visit our website: https://theinternships.co.za (the “Service”).
This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information (voluntarily provided)

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact details (if you fill out forms or subscribe)

b. Non-Personal Information (automatically collected)

  • Device type, model, and operating system version
  • Browser type (for website visitors)
  • IP address
  • App usage data (e.g., pages viewed, session duration)
  • Advertising identifiers (used for ad personalization)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (for web visitors)

2. Legal Grounds for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent – for newsletters, comments, or personalized ads
  • Legitimate interests – improving app and website functionality
  • Legal obligations – where required by law

3. Use of Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Operate and improve our app and website
  • Show relevant job listings and advertisements
  • Respond to inquiries or comments
  • Analyze performance and usage
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. POPIA Compliance (South Africa)

If you are located in South Africa, you have the right to:

  • Be informed about the collection of your personal data
  • Access or correct your personal data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Object to processing of your data

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at [your contact email].

5. Google AdMob and Third-Party Ads

Our mobile app uses Google AdMob to display ads.
AdMob may use cookies and mobile identifiers to serve personalized or non-personalized ads based on your activity.

AdMob and its partners may collect:

  • Your device advertising ID (AAID / IDFA)
  • IP address
  • App usage data
  • Location (approximate)

You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting:
👉 https://adssettings.google.com

To learn more about how Google uses data, visit:
👉 https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

6. Cookies (Website only)

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Improve functionality
  • Analyze traffic
  • Personalize ads

By using our site, you agree to our use of cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Analytics

We use Google Analytics (web) and/or Firebase Analytics (app) to understand how users interact with our Service.
This helps us improve performance and usability.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at:
👉 https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

8. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law.

9. Your Rights

You can request to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct or delete your data
  • Withdraw consent to data processing

Contact us at [your email] for these requests.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
All updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of our app or website means you accept any changes.

Last Updated:31 October 2025
Contact: info@theinternships.co.za
Website: https://theinternships.co.za