Last Updated: July 06, 2026.
Welcome to LinkedGrad (“LinkedGrad”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your information when you use the LinkedGrad website, applications, and related services (collectively, the “Service”).
By using LinkedGrad, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to provide and improve our services.
1.1 Information You Provide
When you create an account or use LinkedGrad, you may provide:
- Name
- Email address
- Password (stored in encrypted form)
- Academic qualifications
- Research interests
- Country
- Institution
- CV or résumé
- Skills
- Publications
- Research experience
- Career objectives
- Uploaded documents
- Profile photograph (optional)
You may also provide:
- Concept notes
- Cover letters
- Research proposals
- Outreach emails
- Follow-up emails
- Other content you generate or upload through the platform.
1.2 Opportunity Data
When you browse opportunities, we may record:
- Saved opportunities
- Applied opportunities
- Search filters
- Search keywords
- Opportunity submissions
- Outreach history
1.3 AI Generation Data
When you generate content, we process information required to produce your requested output, including:
- Your profile
- Opportunity information
- Supervisor details
- Documents you provide
- Prompts required for AI generation
Where applicable, this information may be securely transmitted to the AI provider you choose (such as OpenAI or Anthropic).
1.4 Payment Information
Payments are processed by third-party payment providers.
LinkedGrad does not store:
- Credit card numbers
- Bank account details
- Mobile money PINs
- Security codes
We receive only the information required to verify payment, such as:
- Transaction ID
- Payment status
- Amount paid
- Currency
- Date of payment
1.5 Automatically Collected Information
When you use LinkedGrad, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Device type
- Language settings
- Referral pages
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Usage statistics
- Error logs
This information helps us improve performance, security, and reliability.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Deliver our services
- Match opportunities to your profile
- Generate AI-assisted documents
- Track outreach activities
- Send follow-up reminders
- Verify opportunity submissions
- Process payments
- Respond to support requests
- Improve platform performance
- Detect fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
3. AI Services
LinkedGrad uses artificial intelligence to generate documents requested by users.
Depending on your settings, requests may be processed using third-party AI providers.
These providers may receive only the information necessary to generate your requested content.
If you choose to use your own API key, requests are sent directly through your selected provider using your credentials.
Generated content should always be reviewed before submission. LinkedGrad does not guarantee the accuracy, originality, or suitability of AI-generated content. Treat the information as your draft.
4. Opportunity Verification
LinkedGrad verifies opportunities before publishing them.
Verification may include:
- Checking source URLs
- Confirming deadlines
- Validating funding information
- Reviewing institutional websites
Although we strive to maintain accurate information, we cannot guarantee that every opportunity remains available after publication.
Applicants should verify details directly with the institution before applying.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share information with trusted service providers necessary to operate LinkedGrad, including:
- AI providers
- Payment processors
- Cloud hosting providers
- Email delivery services
- Analytics providers
- Security and fraud detection services
These providers may process information only to perform services on our behalf.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
6. User Content
You retain ownership of all content you upload or create through LinkedGrad.
By using the Service, you grant LinkedGrad a limited licence to store, process, display, and transmit your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service.
We do not publish your private documents without your permission.
7. Cookies
LinkedGrad uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in
- Remember preferences
- Improve performance
- Measure usage
- Enhance security
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features may no longer function properly.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Meet legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Prevent fraud
- Enforce our agreements
You may request deletion of your account at any time.
Some records may be retained where required by law.
9. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption in transit
- Secure authentication
- Password hashing
- Access controls
- Regular security updates
- Server monitoring
No online system can guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your personal information
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Request a copy of your information
- Request account deletion
Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed or stored in countries outside your country of residence.
Where required, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.
12. Children’s Privacy
LinkedGrad is intended for individuals aged 18 years or older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will delete it promptly.
13. Third-Party Links
LinkedGrad may contain links to universities, funding organisations, research institutes, supervisors, and other external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Users should review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.
14. Marketing Communications
We may send:
- Account notifications
- Opportunity alerts
- Product updates
- Service announcements
- Educational content
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails.
Service-related communications cannot be opted out of while your account remains active.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
If significant changes are made, we will notify users through the website or by email where appropriate.
The updated version becomes effective upon publication.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.
LinkedGrad
Email: admin@linkedgrad.com
Website: https://linkedgrad.com