Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Trainee.in, provided by Tagsom AB ("we", "us", or "our"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website Trainee.in or use our services.

We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU Regulation 2016/679) and other applicable privacy laws.

2. Data Controller

The entity responsible for the processing of your personal data (Data Controller) is:

3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect different types of data depending on how you interact with our platform.

A. Data you provide to us directly

• Account Information: When you sign up for Trainee.in, we collect your email address, name, and authentication credentials (securely encrypted).
• Profile Data: Information you choose to add to your trainee profile, such as CV details, education history, and career preferences.
• Communication: If you contact us via support@trainee.in, we collect the content of your messages and your contact details to resolve your inquiry.

B. Data collected automatically (Technical Data)

When you visit our website, certain data is automatically collected via our infrastructure providers and analytics tools:

• Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, and page interaction data.
• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to ensure website functionality and performance.

4. How We Use Your Data & Legal Basis

We only process your data when we have a legal basis to do so.

5. Third-Party Service Providers (Sub-processors)

We do not sell your data. However, we use trusted third-party providers to build, host, and maintain Trainee.in. These providers act as Data Processors and only process data on our behalf.

• Supabase (Database & Authentication): We use Supabase to store user accounts, profiles, and data securely.
• Vercel (Hosting & Infrastructure): Our website is hosted on Vercel. Vercel processes IP addresses and access logs to deliver the website and prevent abuse.
• Google Analytics (Analytics): We use GA to understand website traffic and user behavior. Data is anonymized where possible.
• Google Search Console (SEO): Used to monitor the technical performance of our website in search results.
• Lovable (Development): Used as the platform for interface generation and code maintenance.
• Common Ninja (Cookie Consent): We use Common Ninja to manage your cookie preferences and ensure we only track data if you have given consent.

6. International Data Transfers

Tagsom AB is based in Stockholm, Sweden. However, some of our service providers (e.g., Google, Vercel, Supabase) may process data in the United States or other countries outside the EU/EEA.

To ensure your data is protected, we rely on:

• Adequacy Decisions: Where applicable (e.g., the EU-US Data Privacy Framework).
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): Legal contracts approved by the European Commission that ensure a high standard of protection for data transferred internationally.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law (e.g., for accounting purposes).

• Account Data: Retained as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time.
• Analytics Data: Retained for a specific period (typically 14 months) before being automatically deleted.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request that we delete your data.
• Right to Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@trainee.in.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to improve your experience. We utilize Common Ninja's Cookies Consent Bar to give you full control over which cookies you accept.

• Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., keeping you logged in via Supabase). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track usage. These are only active if you click "Accept" in the Common Ninja banner. You can change your preferences at any time.

10. Security

We take security seriously. We use Supabase for secure authentication and database management, which implements industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) for data in transit and at rest. Access to personal data within Tagsom AB is limited to personnel who need it to perform their duties.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: