Last updated: 2/10/2025
Welcome to Elles Agency ("we", "our", "us"). We respect your
privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data of
everyone who visits our website
https://www.ellesagency.org
("Website") or contacts us regarding collaboration, model
recruitment, or other services.
This Privacy & GDPR Policy explains how we collect, use, store,
and protect your personal information in compliance with the
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679.
1. Personal Data We Collect
When you visit our Website or communicate with us, we may collect
the following personal data:
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Identification details: name, stage
name/nickname, age (to confirm you are at least 18 years old).
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Contact details: email address, phone number,
links to social media.
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Professional information: previous work
experience, links to profiles on streaming platforms.
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Uploaded content: photos, videos, and other
files you voluntarily provide for age/identity verification or
application review.
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Technical information: IP address, device and
browser data, approximate location.
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Usage data: information about how you use the
Website, gathered via analytics tools such as Google Analytics
and cookies (see Section 5).
We do not intentionally collect data from anyone under the age
of 18.
2. How We Use Your Data
Your data is processed only for legitimate business purposes,
including:
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Reviewing and responding to your application to work with us.
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Communicating with you and providing information about our
services.
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Providing services for online models, such as training,
onboarding, assistance with registration on platforms, payout
facilitation, and analytics.
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Sending marketing updates, newsletters, and relevant
opportunities (if you consent).
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Improving our Website, user experience, and security through
analytics.
We will never sell your personal data to third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under GDPR on the following legal
grounds:
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Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — when you voluntarily
submit data via forms or email.
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Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) — to operate
and improve our Website and respond to inquiries.
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Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) — to verify age
and comply with regulations where applicable.
4. International Data Transfers
Our Website is hosted on servers located in the United States
(Amazon Web Services). This means your personal data may be
transferred and stored outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
We use standard contractual safeguards to ensure your data is
protected in compliance with GDPR when transferred outside the
EEA.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Make the Website work properly and securely.
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Analyze visitor behavior with tools like Google Analytics.
- Improve our marketing and outreach.
By using the Website, you consent to the use of cookies. You can
disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the
site may not work correctly.
6. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as needed to fulfill the
purposes described above or to comply with legal obligations. If
you withdraw consent or request deletion, we will securely erase
your data unless retention is required by law.
7. Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with:
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Technology providers — website hosting,
analytics, email services.
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Business tools — communication and CRM
platforms used internally.
All service providers are bound by confidentiality and data
protection agreements.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
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Access — request a copy of the personal data we
hold about you.
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Rectify — correct inaccurate or incomplete
data.
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Erase — request deletion of your data ("right
to be forgotten").
- Restrict — limit how we use your data.
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Portability — receive a copy of your data in a
portable format.
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Object — object to processing based on
legitimate interest.
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Withdraw consent — withdraw your consent at any
time if processing is based on consent.
To exercise your rights, contact us at
[email protected].
If you are not satisfied with our response, you can file a
complaint with your local Data Protection Authority in the EU.
9. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your
personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure,
or destruction. However, no online system can be guaranteed 100%
secure.
10. Age Restriction
Our services are strictly for adults 18 years or older. If we
discover personal data from anyone under 18, we will delete it
immediately.
11. Acceptance of Policy
By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have
read and understood this Privacy & GDPR Policy and agree to its
terms.
12. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy & GDPR Policy or how
we process your data, contact us:
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[email protected]
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https://www.ellesagency.org