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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The Platform is not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes take effect upon posting.
Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance.
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.