Privacy Policy
This Privacy Notice for NextStep Internships LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) explains how and why we collect, access, store, use, and share (“process”) your personal information when you use our services (“Services”).
Scope of the Privacy Notice
This Privacy Notice applies to the following scenarios:
- When you download and use our mobile application, NextStep Internships, or any other application that links to this Privacy Notice.
- When you use NextStep Internships, a platform designed to help you find the perfect internship near the DFW Area.
- When you engage with us in other ways, including sales, marketing, or events.
If you have any questions or concerns, please read this Privacy Notice to understand your rights and choices. If you disagree with our policies and practices, do not use our Services. For further inquiries, contact us at info@nextstepintern.com.
Summary of Key Points
Here’s a quick summary of the key points covered in this Privacy Notice:
- Personal Information Processed:
We collect personal information based on your interaction with our Services, including but not limited to your name, email, and billing details. - Sensitive Information:
We do not process sensitive personal information like racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. - Third-Party Information:
We do not collect personal information from third parties. - Information Processing:
Your information is processed for account management, communication, security, fraud prevention, and legal compliance. - Information Sharing:
Personal data may be shared in specific scenarios, such as business transfers. - Data Security:
We use appropriate measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee 100% security due to inherent risks in electronic transmissions. - Your Rights:
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable laws, such as accessing or deleting your data. - Exercise Your Rights:
Contact us to submit a data access request or exercise other rights related to your information.
For detailed information on each topic, refer to the respective sections below.
Table of Contents
- What Information Do We Collect?
- How Do We Process Your Information?
- When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?
- Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?
- How Long Do We Keep Your Information?
- How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?
- What Are Your Privacy Rights?
- Controls for Do-Not-Track Features
- Do United States Residents Have Specific Privacy Rights?
- Do We Make Updates to This Notice?
- How Can You Contact Us About This Notice?
- How Can You Review, Update, or Delete the Data We Collect?
1. What Information Do We Collect?
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Phone numbers
- Email addresses
- Mailing addresses
- Usernames
- Contact or authentication data
- Billing addresses
- Job titles
Sensitive Information:
We do not process sensitive personal information.
Payment Data:
If you make purchases, we may collect payment information, including card details. Payment processing is handled by NextStep Internships, and their privacy notice is available for review.
Application Data:
If you use our mobile application, we may collect the following:
- Geolocation Information: For location-based services.
- Mobile Device Access: Permission for SMS or other device features.
- Push Notifications: Account updates and feature notifications.
2. How Do We Process Your Information?
We process your information to:
- Facilitate account creation and authentication.
- Deliver and improve Services.
- Respond to inquiries and provide support.
- Fulfill and manage orders, payments, and returns.
- Enable communication between users.
- Evaluate and improve Services and marketing efforts.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?
We may share personal information in specific scenarios, such as:
- Business Transfers: During mergers, sales, or acquisitions.
4. Do We Use Cookies and Tracking Technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Security and performance monitoring.
- Analytics and advertising tailored to your interests.
5. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?
We retain your information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this notice unless otherwise required by law.
6. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?
We implement security measures to protect your data. However, no method is 100% secure, and risks of unauthorized access exist.
Controls for Do-Not-Track Features
Most web browsers, mobile operating systems, and applications offer a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature or setting that signals your privacy preference to avoid tracking of your online activities. However, no uniform standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. Therefore, we currently do not respond to DNT browser signals or any similar mechanisms.
If a standardized approach to online tracking is adopted in the future, we will update this Privacy Notice to reflect such practices.
Under California law, we are required to disclose how we respond to DNT signals. Since there is no industry or legal standard for recognizing DNT signals, we do not respond to them at this time.
Specific Privacy Rights for United States Residents
If you are a resident of certain U.S. states, such as California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, and others, you may have specific privacy rights, including:
- The right to request access to and details about the personal information we collect and process.
- The right to correct inaccuracies, delete your information, or obtain a copy of it.
- The right to withdraw consent for processing your personal information.
These rights may be subject to limitations under applicable laws.
Categories of Personal Information Collected
In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:
| Category | Examples | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| A. Identifiers | Name, email, postal address, phone number, IP address, account name | Yes |
| B. Personal Information | Contact details, employment history, financial information | Yes |
| C. Protected Characteristics | Gender, age, marital status, race, ethnicity | No |
| D. Commercial Information | Transaction history, payment details | Yes |
| E. Biometric Information | Fingerprints, voiceprints | No |
| F. Internet Activity | Browsing history, search history | No |
| G. Geolocation Data | Device location | Yes |
| H. Sensory Information | Images, audio, video | Yes |
| I. Professional Data | Job title, work history | No |
| J. Education Data | Student records, directory information | No |
| K. Inferences | Preferences, characteristics | No |
| L. Sensitive Information | Information collected through direct interactions | Yes |
We retain collected data for as long as your account remains active.
Sources of Personal Information
We collect personal information directly from you when:
- You interact with our customer support channels.
- You participate in surveys or contests.
- You use our services or make inquiries.
For details about data collection, refer to the “What Information Do We Collect?” section.
Use and Sharing of Personal Information
We use personal information to provide and improve our services. Information may also be shared with service providers under written agreements to perform business functions.
- Disclosure: We have not disclosed, sold, or shared personal information with third parties in the past 12 months.
- Future Sale or Sharing: We will not sell or share personal information in the future.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, your rights may include:
- Right to know whether your data is being processed.
- Right to access and obtain a copy of your personal data.
- Right to correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Right to request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to opt out of targeted advertising, profiling, or sale of personal data.
- Right to limit the use of sensitive personal information.
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your rights, you may:
- Email us at info@nextstepintern.com.
- Submit a request via the contact details provided below.
Verification:
We may verify your identity before processing your request. Additional information may be requested for security and fraud prevention purposes.
California “Shine the Light” Law
California residents can request a report once a year about the categories of personal information shared with third parties for marketing purposes and the names of those third parties. To make such a request, email us at info@nextstepintern.com.
Updates to This Privacy Notice
We may update this notice periodically to comply with relevant laws. Changes will be indicated by an updated “Revised” date at the top. For significant changes, we may notify you directly or through a prominent notice on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this notice, contact us:
Email: info@nextstepintern.com
Company: NextStep Internships LLC
Review, Update, or Delete Your Data
To review, update, or delete your personal information, submit a data-subject-access request via email or the contact methods provided.