Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Submit a model application or scouting form
Contact us via email, phone, or contact forms
Subscribe to our newsletter
Attend our events or castings

This information may include:

Full name and date of birth
Contact information (email, phone, address)
Physical measurements and characteristics
Photographs and portfolio images
Social media handles

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address and browser type
Device information and operating system
Pages viewed and time spent on the site
Referring website addresses

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To evaluate model applications and scouting submissions
To communicate with you about opportunities and bookings
To present your portfolio to potential clients
To process contracts and payments
To improve our website and services
To send promotional materials (with your consent)
To comply with legal obligations

3. Information for Model Applicants

If you apply to become a model with Hashtag, we collect additional information necessary to evaluate your application and represent you professionally.

Application Data

This includes photographs, physical measurements, contact details, and any other information you provide. We use this data solely to assess your suitability for representation.

Portfolio & Media

If you become a represented model, we may photograph you and create promotional materials. These images may be shared with clients and published on our website as outlined in your model agreement.

Client Sharing

Your portfolio and professional information may be shared with potential clients, brands, and industry professionals for the purpose of securing work opportunities.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

Clients & Industry Partners: To secure modeling opportunities
Service Providers: Third parties who assist in operating our business
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In connection with any merger or acquisition

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

Secure SSL encryption for data transmission
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel
Secure storage of physical and digital records

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
Restriction: Request restriction of processing
Portability: Request transfer of your data
Objection: Object to processing of your data
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

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

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary:

Model Applications: Unsuccessful applications retained for up to 2 years
Represented Models: Duration of representation plus 7 years
Website Analytics: Retained for up to 26 months
Marketing: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion

9. Children's Privacy

For model applicants under 18, we require parental or guardian consent before collecting personal information. Parents may review, modify, or request deletion of their child's information by contacting us.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

10. Changes to This Policy

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

Your continued use of our website after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

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