Privacy Policy - Internship abroad navigator

last updated: July 20, 2026

At Internship Abroad, your trust matters. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it, especially within the Navigator product.

1. Who We Are

This service is provided by Internship Abroad, part of the Future Proof Intelligence constellation.
We’re based in the Netherlands and serve students across Europe and beyond.

For questions, contact us:
📧 [email protected]

2. What We Collect

When you use Navigator, we may collect the following:

  • Your name and email (if provided during payment or onboarding)

  • Internship preferences, school deadlines, location choices, etc. (entered voluntarily in the chat)

  • General interaction logs with the AI (for service improvement only)

We do not collect or store:

  • Passport info

  • Financial data beyond what Stripe processes

  • Anything you don’t voluntarily share

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Personalize the AI’s guidance for your internship search

  • Improve the service based on common user needs

  • Respond to questions or issues you raise

We do not use your data for:

  • Advertising or retargeting

  • Selling to third parties

Feeding AI models outside this system

4. Third-Party Services

We rely on trusted tools to operate:

  • Stripe for secure payment (see Stripe Privacy)

  • OpenAI for AI-powered conversations (see OpenAI Privacy)

These services process limited data only to fulfill their role. They are GDPR-compliant and globally trusted.

Navigator uses OpenAI as a data processor under the EU GDPR. Data is processed under legitimate interest and not retained beyond session for model training.

5. Your Rights (Under GDPR)

If you’re in the EU, you have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with your local authority

To exercise your rights:
📧 [email protected]

6. Data Retention

We only store your data as long as needed:

  • Payment and invoice details (for tax/legal reasons): up to 7 years

  • AI chat interactions: stored securely and anonymized after use

You can request full deletion at any time.

7. Security

We take digital security seriously.

  • SSL encryption across all platforms

  • Secure logins where applicable

  • Minimal data collection by design

8. Children’s Privacy

Navigator is intended for users aged 16+.
If you’re younger, get permission from a parent or guardian or use our free website materials instead.

9. Policy Changes

We may update this policy if laws change or services evolve.
We’ll always keep the latest version accessible before payment and onboarding.