Privacy Policy – A2I Platform

1. Introduction

A2I (“Academy to Industry”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you access our platform, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Swedish data protection laws.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Identity Data: Name, email address, professional title, organization
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, interaction logs
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
  • Academic & Professional Data: CVs, certifications, project submissions

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We use your data to:

  • Facilitate onboarding and participation in A2I programs
  • Match academic profiles with industry opportunities
  • Communicate updates, feedback, and platform improvements
  • Ensure platform security and performance

4. Legal Basis

We process your data based on:

  • Consent (e.g., newsletter subscriptions)
  • Contractual necessity (e.g., program participation)
  • Legal obligations (e.g., accounting, reporting)
  • Legitimate interest (e.g., platform analytics)

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. We may share it with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics)
  • Industry partners (with explicit consent)
  • Legal authorities (if required by law)

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Program participation: up to 5 years
  • Analytics: anonymized after 12 months
  • Legal records: per statutory requirements

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to processing or request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact: privacy@a2iplatform.se

8. Security Measures

We use encryption, access controls, and regular audits to protect your data.