This article explains how your data is handled on Handshake, the privacy protections in place, and the controls you have over what you share and how you engage on the platform.
For an overview of the EMEA migration itself, see The Handshake EMEA Migration: What You Need to Know. For infrastructure and data migration details, see Handshake Infrastructure & Data Update.
Privacy, data, and your rights
Handshake operates under one global Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Your data rights and how to exercise them:
- Data Ownership in Handshake
- Opt-out of Sharing Data in Handshake
- Confirmation that Handshake Does Not Sell Student Data
- Opting Out of Directory Information and the Impact to Handshake
Controlling what you share: profile and account settings
Handshake gives you control over what information you share, who can see it, and how you interact on the platform. Whether you're setting up your account for the first time or updating your preferences later, you can manage your privacy in the following areas:
- Profile visibility: Choose who can view your Handshake profile. Learn more in. Learn more in How to Change Your Student Profile Privacy Setting.
- Public profile and profile link: Make your profile publicly accessible outside of Handshake or share a direct link to your profile. Learn more in. Learn more in How to Make Your Profile Public and Share Your Profile Link.
- Virtual events and interviews: When attending virtual events or interviews, you may need to provide access to your camera and microphone. Learn more in Attending a Virtual Event via Handshake.
- Resume visibility: Control who can view your uploaded resume. Learn more in Understanding Document Visibility.
- Sign in with Google or another provider: If you use social sign-on, your Handshake account is connected to a third-party authentication provider, which has its own privacy and data-sharing practices.