PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 30 April 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Model Hires (“Model Hires,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you access or use www.modelhires.com and all related services (collectively, the “Platform”).

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that your personal information will be handled as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. SCOPE & PLATFORM NATURE

Model Hires operates a global online platform that enables users to create public profiles, showcase work, and connect with other users.

Due to the nature of the Platform:

  • Certain information you provide will be publicly visible;

  • Your profile may be indexed by search engines; and

  • Other users may access, share, or interact with your content.

We act as a data controller for personal information processed through the Platform.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information you provide directly, information collected automatically, and information from third parties.

2.1 Information You Provide

Account & Profile Data

  • Name, email address, phone number

  • Username and login credentials

  • Location (city, country)

  • Professional details (experience, categories, affiliations)

  • Images, portfolios, measurements, and profile content

Transaction Data

  • Billing details and payment confirmations (processed via third-party providers)

Communications

  • Messages sent through the Platform

  • Customer support inquiries

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address

  • Device and browser type

  • Usage data (pages viewed, session activity, referring URLs)

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Payment processors

  • Identity verification providers

  • Analytics providers

  • Social or professional platforms (if you choose to link them)

3. PUBLIC PROFILES & VISIBILITY

The Platform functions as a public directory.

Information you choose to publish, including profiles, images, and professional details, may be visible to:

  • Other users

  • Visitors to the Platform

  • Search engines and third parties

By publishing content, you acknowledge:

  • Your information may become publicly accessible;

  • We cannot control how third parties use public data; and

  • Public content may persist in cached or archived formats even after removal.

You may update or remove your content at any time, subject to technical and legal limitations.

4. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We process personal information for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Platform;

  • To display profiles and facilitate user connections;

  • To process payments and transactions;

  • To communicate with you;

  • To personalize user experience;

  • To monitor usage and improve performance;

  • To detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, abuse, or security issues;

  • To enforce our Terms of Use; and

  • To comply with legal obligations.

5. USER CONTENT & PLATFORM LICENSE

Content you upload (“User Content”) may be publicly displayed.

As set out in our Terms of Use, you grant Model Hires a license to use your content to:

  • Operate and provide the Platform;

  • Promote and market the Platform; and

  • Improve services and features.

We will not use your content outside these purposes where consent is required by law.

6. SHARING OF INFORMATION

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Service providers (hosting, infrastructure, analytics, payment processing);

  • Other users, through public profiles and interactions;

  • Verification providers, for identity and fraud prevention;

  • Legal authorities, where required or to protect rights and safety; and

  • Corporate transaction parties, in connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.

All third-party providers are required to handle data in accordance with applicable laws.

7. IDENTITY VERIFICATION & TRUST

We may collect additional information for identity verification and platform safety, including:

  • Government-issued identification

  • Selfie or video verification

  • Contact verification (email, phone)

  • Social or professional profile validation

This data may be processed by trusted third-party providers.

We use this information solely to:

  • Verify identity

  • Prevent fraud and impersonation

  • Maintain platform integrity

Verification data is retained only as long as necessary unless required by law.

8. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable core functionality

  • Analyze usage and performance

  • Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

9. ANALYTICS

We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand user behavior and improve the Platform.

These tools may collect:

  • Device and usage data

  • IP address

  • Interaction data

You can opt out via browser settings or relevant opt-out tools.

10. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information.

  • Encryption is used where appropriate

  • Payments are handled by secure third-party providers

  • We do not store full payment card details

However, no system is completely secure.

11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

As a global platform, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction.

We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including contractual protections where required.

12. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Platform

  • Maintain safety and integrity

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Public content remains visible until removed by you or deleted, subject to technical and legal limitations.

13. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

You may also:

  • Edit or delete your profile

  • Request account deletion

To exercise your rights, contact: hello@modelhires.com

14. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Platform is not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

15. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

16. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes take effect upon posting.

Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance.

17. CONTACT

For privacy-related inquiries or requests:

Email: hello@modelhires.com

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.