Handshake partners with Ketch, a third-party privacy and consent management platform, to help you manage your data protection rights and control how cookies and similar technologies are used on our website. Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have rights such as accessing, deleting, correcting, or limiting the use of your personal information, as well as opting out of the sale or sharing of your data or targeted advertising.
This article explains how to use Handshake’s Privacy Center to submit data rights requests, including how to:
- Request access to your data
- Request deletion of your account
- Request corrections or limitations on use of your data
- Opt out of certain uses of your data (such as targeted advertising or the sale or sharing of personal data)
Accessing the Privacy Center
The fastest way to access the Privacy Center is by visiting this direct link: joinhandshake.com/privacy-policy/?ketch_show=preferences.
You can also access it manually, depending on whether you’re logged in or logged out:
If you’re logged in:
- Click your profile icon in the upper-right corner.
- Select Terms of Service from the dropdown menu.
- Select Privacy Center from the menu on the left.
If you’re logged out:
- Visit the Handshake website.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page.
- Select Your Privacy Choices to open the Privacy Center.
Submitting a Data Rights Request
All users, including students, alumni, and fellows, can submit a data rights request if you:
- Want transparency into what personal data we hold about you
- Wish to update or delete information
- Prefer to opt out of certain uses of your data, such as targeted advertising or the sale or sharing of your personal information
These rights are available to everyone, including students affiliated with a school. You may submit requests to exercise the privacy rights applicable to you. The rights available to you depend on your jurisdiction and our legal obligations.
How to Submit a Request
- Open the Privacy Center.
- Click Requests on the left menu.
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Select the option that best matches what you want to do:
- View My Requests: If you’ve already submitted a request, select this option to check its status.
- Delete Your Data: Request the deletion of your personal information. To learn more about this process, refer to Request User Account Deletion.
- Withdraw Consent: Request to withdraw your consent for certain uses of your personal information.
- Correct Your Data: Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated personal information.
- Access Your Data: Request a copy of or access to your personal information.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete and submit your request.
Once submitted, Handshake will process your request within the timelines required by applicable law.
If you experience issues submitting a request or have additional privacy concerns, review our Privacy Policy or Cookie Policy for more information or contact support for more information.
For more information on managing your cookie preferences, refer to How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences.