Privacy Policy

Introduction

Elevate Models Dubai ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information when you use our website or services.

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. This policy may change from time to time, so please check this page periodically to ensure you are comfortable with any changes.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Personal identification information (including but not limited to name, email address, phone number, physical address)
• Professional information (including but not limited to portfolio images, measurements, professional experience)
• Demographic information (such as age, gender, nationality)
• Website usage data and analytics
• Information provided when you contact us or submit inquiries

Information You Provide to Us

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register on our website
• Submit an application to be represented by our agency
• Fill out forms or respond to surveys
• Contact us through our website or email
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Request information about our services

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Time and date of your visit
• Pages you viewed
• Time spent on pages

This information helps us analyze how visitors use our website so we can improve the user experience.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. They are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
• Analytical/performance cookies: Allow us to recognize and count visitors and see how they move around our website.
• Functionality cookies: Enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
• Targeting cookies: Record your visit to our website, the pages you visit, and the links you follow.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide and maintain our services
• To process and respond to your inquiries and applications
• To match models with appropriate job opportunities
• To notify you about changes to our services
• To improve our website and services
• To send you promotional materials and newsletters (with your consent)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent to process your personal data.
• Contractual necessity: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
• Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that these interests do not override your rights.
• Legal obligation: Where we need to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.

How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and customer service.
• Clients and potential employers: If you are a model represented by us, we may share your information with clients who are interested in hiring you.
• Business partners: With your consent, we may share your information with our business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions.
• Legal requirements: If required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal information and to treat it in accordance with applicable laws. We do not allow our third-party service providers to use your personal information for their own purposes and only permit them to process your personal information for specified purposes and in accordance with our instructions.

International Transfers

We are based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), but our operations may involve transferring your personal information to countries outside the UAE. When we do so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information and to ensure that it receives an adequate level of protection.

By providing us with your personal information, you acknowledge that it may be transferred, stored, and processed in countries outside of your country of residence.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

While we strive to protect your personal information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your personal information.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

To determine the appropriate retention period for personal information, we consider:

• The amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information
• The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure
• The purposes for which we process the personal information
• Whether we can achieve those purposes through other means
• The applicable legal requirements

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

• Right of access: The right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: The right to request that we correct any incomplete or inaccurate personal information.
• Right to erasure: The right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Right to restrict processing: The right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Right to data portability: The right to request that we transfer your personal information to another organization or to you.
• Right to object: The right to object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Right to withdraw consent: The right to withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Elevate Models Dubai
Studio 50, Paul Causeway
New Barry G83 0SH
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +444808946056