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Welcome to Lynx — the online platform and mobile application where students and companies connect, collaborate, and exchange opportunities.
Whether through internships, projects, or professional networking, Lynx enables meaningful interaction between young talent and the business world.
In providing our services, we process personal data. This includes details you provide when creating an account, using our mobile app, and interacting with other users. We take your privacy seriously and aim to handle your data transparently and responsibly.
In this Privacy Policy, we explain:
• What personal data we collect;
• How and why we process it;
• Who we share it with; and
• What rights you have under applicable data protection laws.
For information on our use of cookies and similar technologies, please see our Cookie Policy.
1. Who we are
Lynx (“we,” “our,” “us”) operates the Lynx platform and mobile application (the “Platform”) that connects students and companies globally.
Lynx provides various digital tools and services (the “Services”), including:
• Account registration and profile management;
• Messaging between students and companies;
• Payment processing via Stripe;
• Analytics, advertising, and personalized recommendations.
Lynx acts as the data controller for the processing of your personal data on the Platform and within the Lynx mobile app. For payment transactions, Stripe acts as an independent data controller.
2. What personal data we collect and for what purpose
We collect personal data so you can safely and effectively use the Lynx Platform and our Services.
Below, we describe which personal data we process, for what purpose, and under which legal basis:
3. Using the Lynx Platform and Mobile Application
To use Lynx’s web or mobile app, you need an account. You can register with your email address or through supported authentication providers (e.g., university login or business account).
Your profile visibility depends on your chosen settings:
• Student profiles are visible to registered company accounts.
• Company profiles are visible to registered student accounts.
In the Lynx App, you can control notifications, data sharing, and location settings under Settings → Privacy.
4. Messaging
Communication between users occurs through Lynx’s internal messaging system.
• Messages are private between the sender and recipient.
• To ensure platform safety and prevent fraud, automated systems may scan message patterns for suspicious or harmful activity.
• In case of disputes, fraud detection, or legal requests, Lynx may review message content where necessary and lawful.
5. Payments
Lynx uses Stripe for all payment transactions.
When you make or receive a payment:
• Your payment data is processed directly by Stripe.
• Lynx receives limited transaction details (e.g., amount, payment status).
• Stripe is responsible for verifying payment information, applying anti-fraud measures, and complying with financial regulations.
You can find more information in Stripe’s Privacy Policy.
6. Other personal data
We may also process the following information for specific purposes:
• Support data: When you contact our help desk, we collect communication records to resolve your inquiry (LI).
• Feedback and surveys: To improve our Platform and Services (C).
• Security and integrity: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or other illegal activities (LI/LO).
7. Data sharing
We share data only when necessary for providing our Services or fulfilling legal obligations.
We may share your data with:
• Service providers (hosting, IT support, analytics, marketing, customer service).
• Payment providers (Stripe).
• Affiliates (entities under common ownership for internal operations).
• Authorities (when legally required).
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
8. International data transfers
Because Lynx operates globally, your personal data may be transferred and processed in countries outside your residence.
• For transfers from the EU/EEA/UK, we apply Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legally approved safeguards.
• For transfers to other regions (e.g., GCC, US), we ensure equivalent data protection standards are maintained.
9. Data retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law.
• Account data: as long as your account is active.
• Transaction data: as required by financial and tax legislation.
• Communication data: retained for dispute resolution or legal claims.
• Analytics data: stored in anonymized form where possible.
If you delete your account, your data will be removed unless retention is required by law.
10. Cookies and tracking technologies
Lynx uses cookies, pixels, and similar technologies on both the website and mobile app to:
• Enable core functionality (login, security, navigation);
• Measure usage and performance (analytics);
• Personalize user experience (recommendations, ads).
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser, device settings, or the Lynx App Cookie Settings.
For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
11. Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, firewalls, and access controls.
However, please note that no system is completely secure. Always protect your login credentials and avoid sharing sensitive data in public areas of the Platform.
12. Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, or other laws), you may have the following rights:
• Access: to know what personal data we process about you.
• Rectification: to correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion: to request erasure of your personal data.
• Restriction: to limit how we process your data.
• Portability: to receive your data in a machine-readable format.
• Objection: to processing for certain purposes (e.g., direct marketing).
• Withdrawal of consent: at any time, where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@hellolynx.io
13. Children’s privacy
Lynx is intended for users aged 16 years and older.
If we learn that we have collected personal data from a minor without verified parental consent, we will delete it promptly.
14. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may amend this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be published on our website and mobile app with a new “Last Updated” date. In case of significant changes, we will notify users via email or in-app notification.
15. Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Lynx Privacy Team
Email: info@hellolynx.io
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If you reside in the EU/EEA, you also have the right to contact your local Data Protection Authority.