Privacy Policy – Velvet Vice Models

Last updated: 19.07.2025.

1. Applicable Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – GDPR) and the UK GDPR post-Brexit. Velvet Vice Models is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

2. Who We Are

Velvet Vice Models (“we”, “us”, “our”) is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
You may contact us at:
📧 support@velvetvicemodels.co.uk

3. Your Privacy Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access – Request a copy of your personal data

• Rectification – Correct inaccurate data

• Erasure – Be forgotten (request deletion of your data)

• Restrict processing – Limit how your data is used

• Data portability – Move your data to another service

• Object – Stop your data from being used in certain ways

• Withdraw consent – At any time, without penalty

• Lodge a complaint – With the ICO (UK’s data regulator)

4. What Data We Collect

We collect personal data when you:

• Apply to become a model

• Fill out forms on our website

• Communicate with us by email or chat

• Register for our private training portal

• Provide ID or financial information for onboarding

This may include:
Name, email, phone number, address, photos, ID documents, social media links, IP address, and any data voluntarily submitted through forms or uploads.

5. How We Use Your Data

We process your data to:

• Assess your application to join Velvet Vice Models

• Contact you regarding services you've requested

• Provide secure access to training resources

• Maintain platform safety, confidentiality, and legal compliance

• Detect and prevent fraud or misuse

• Improve the performance and content of our website

We do not use your data for marketing or advertising purposes.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data only when:

• You have given consent (e.g. when submitting an application)

• It is necessary for entering into or performing a contract

• We are legally required to do so (e.g. identity checks, fraud prevention)

• It is in our legitimate interest and not overridden by your rights

7. Sharing Your Data

We do not share or sell your personal data with third parties unless:

• You give explicit permission

• Required by law (e.g. police, fraud investigations)

• Necessary for service delivery (e.g. payment processors)

8. Data Security

All data is securely stored and encrypted where appropriate. We use HTTPS encryption, password protection, and access restrictions to protect your information.

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies for functionality and performance. You can disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see our [Cookies Policy].

10. Data Retention

• We retain data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for.

• Application data may be deleted after 30 days if incomplete or inactive.

• Registered model data is retained only during active collaboration, or as legally required.

• You can request deletion at any time.

11. Access, Edit, or Delete Your Data

To make a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) or update your data, email:
📧 support@velvetvicemodels.co.uk
We will respond within 30 days as per GDPR regulations.

12. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Material changes will be clearly posted on this page with the update date.

⚖️ Contact the Regulator

If you feel your data has been misused, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
📍 https://ico.org.uk