Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. Here's how we protect and use your data.

Our Commitment

Linkup is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

Data We Collect - Students

•Profile information (name, email, skills, experience)
•Portfolio and work samples
•Project history and performance data
•Payment information (processed securely)
•Communication records with companies

Data We Collect - Companies

•Company information and contact details
•Project requirements and specifications
•Billing and payment information
•Communication with students

How We Use Your Data

Platform Operations:

To match students with projects, facilitate communication, and process payments.

Improvement:

To enhance our matching algorithm and improve user experience.

Communication:

To send project updates, platform news, and important notifications.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Control profile visibility to companies

Data Sharing

We only share your data:

• With your explicit consent (students visible to companies)
• With service providers (payment processing, hosting)
• When required by law

Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits to protect your information.

Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. Deleted accounts are purged within 30 days, except where legal retention is required.

Cookies

We use essential cookies for platform functionality and optional analytics cookies (with your consent) to improve our services.

For Privacy questions contact us at privacy@linkup.com

Last updated: 2/15/2026