Privacy Policy – BNG MODELS

Effective Date: September 14, 2025
Last Updated: September 14, 2025

1. Introduction

BNG MODELS (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://bngmodels.com, use our services, or interact with us.

Contact Information:

  • Company: BNG MODELS
  • Address: Hamasger 35, Tel Aviv 6721407, Sky Tower 2nd Floor, Israel
  • Phone: +972 52 2221637 / +972 52 6238747
  • Email: office@bngmodels.com
  • Privacy Officer Email: office@bngmodels.com

This policy applies to all users worldwide and complies with:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation – EU)
  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act – USA)
  • Israeli Privacy Protection Law (1981 & amendments)
  • PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act – Canada)
  • LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados – Brazil)
  • Other applicable international privacy laws

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us:

Contact Information:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Company name (if applicable)

Professional Information:

  • Portfolio submissions
  • Modeling experience
  • Physical attributes (for modeling purposes)
  • Professional photographs
  • Resume/CV information

Account Information:

  • Username and password
  • Profile preferences
  • Communication preferences

Financial Information:

  • Payment card details (processed securely through third-party processors)
  • Billing information
  • Tax information (when required)

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

Technical Information:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device type and identifiers
  • Screen resolution
  • Time zone settings

Usage Information:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Click patterns
  • Referral URLs
  • Search queries on our site

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

  • Session cookies
  • Persistent cookies
  • Web beacons
  • Pixel tags
  • Local storage
  • Analytics cookies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Social media profiles (when you connect accounts)
  • Public databases
  • Marketing partners
  • Service providers
  • Background check providers (for professional verification)

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal information based on:

Consent: When you explicitly agree to processing Contract: To fulfill our contractual obligations with you Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws Legitimate Interest: For our business operations, fraud prevention, and service improvement Vital Interest: To protect health, safety, or fundamental rights

4. How We Use Your Information

4.1 Primary Purposes

  • Service Provision: Deliver modeling and talent management services
  • Account Management: Create and maintain your account
  • Communication: Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • Contracts: Process applications and manage professional relationships
  • Payments: Process payments and manage billing

4.2 Marketing and Communications

  • Send promotional materials (with consent)
  • Notify about new services and opportunities
  • Conduct market research and surveys
  • Personalize marketing content

4.3 Legal and Security

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Protect our rights and property
  • Ensure platform security
  • Conduct internal audits

4.4 Analytics and Improvement

  • Analyze website usage
  • Improve our services
  • Develop new features
  • Conduct A/B testing

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We Share Information With:

Service Providers:

  • Payment processors
  • Cloud storage providers
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics companies
  • Security service providers
  • Legal and professional advisors

Business Partners:

  • Clients seeking modeling services
  • Photography studios
  • Talent agencies
  • Event organizers
  • Brand partners

Legal Requirements:

  • Law enforcement agencies
  • Regulatory authorities
  • Courts and legal proceedings
  • Government agencies (when required by law)

5.2 We Do NOT Sell Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for monetary consideration.

5.3 Business Transfers

In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including:

  • United States (Cloud services)
  • European Union (Analytics services)
  • Other countries where our service providers operate

Safeguards:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions
  • Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)
  • Binding Corporate Rules

7. Data Retention

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

  • Provide our services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

Specific Retention Periods:

  • Account Information: Active account period + 7 years after closure
  • Financial Records: 7 years from last transaction
  • Marketing Data: Until consent withdrawal + 30 days
  • Usage Logs: 2 years from collection
  • Legal Hold: Until legal matter resolution

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

  • Access: Request copies of your personal information
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your information
  • Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Restriction: Limit processing of your information
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

8.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

  • Know: What personal information is collected and how it’s used
  • Delete: Request deletion of personal information
  • Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information
  • Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

8.3 Israeli Law Rights

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion under certain circumstances
  • Objection: Object to processing for direct marketing

8.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

Contact Methods:

  • Email: office@bngmodels.com
  • Phone: +972 52 2221637
  • Mail: Hamasger 35, Tel Aviv 6721407, Sky Tower 2nd Floor
  • Online form: Available on our website

Response Time: We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by local law)

Identity Verification: We may need to verify your identity before processing requests

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

9.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies:

  • Authentication cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Load balancing cookies

Functional Cookies:

  • Language preferences
  • Accessibility settings
  • User interface customization

Analytics Cookies:

  • Google Analytics
  • Website usage statistics
  • Performance monitoring

Marketing Cookies:

  • Advertising personalization
  • Social media integration
  • Conversion tracking

9.2 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through:

  • Browser settings
  • Cookie consent banner
  • Privacy settings on our website
  • Third-party opt-out tools

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

10. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures:

Technical Safeguards:

  • SSL/TLS encryption
  • Secure servers
  • Access controls
  • Regular security audits
  • Intrusion detection systems
  • Data backup and recovery

Organizational Measures:

  • Employee training
  • Access restrictions
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Incident response procedures
  • Regular policy reviews

Payment Security:

  • PCI DSS compliance
  • Tokenization
  • Secure payment gateways
  • Fraud monitoring

11. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services:

Common Third Parties:

  • Social media platforms
  • Payment processors
  • Analytics providers
  • Cloud storage services
  • Customer support tools

Important: This privacy policy does not apply to third-party services. Please review their privacy policies.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16 (or applicable age of consent). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we learn we have collected information from a child:

  • We will delete the information promptly
  • We will terminate the account
  • We may contact parents/guardians if required

Exception: With verified parental consent, we may work with models aged 16-18 in compliance with local laws and industry standards.

13. Regional-Specific Information

13.1 European Union (GDPR)

  • Legal Basis: As outlined in Section 3
  • Data Protection Officer: office@bngmodels.com
  • Supervisory Authority: Local data protection authority
  • Representative: [If required, contact details will be provided]

13.2 California (CCPA/CPRA)

  • Personal Information Categories: As outlined in Section 2
  • Business Purposes: As outlined in Section 4
  • Third-Party Sharing: As outlined in Section 5
  • Consumer Rights: As outlined in Section 8.2

13.3 Israel

  • Registration: [Registration number if required]
  • Database Registration: [If maintaining databases subject to registration]
  • Local Representative: BNG MODELS, Hamasger 35, Tel Aviv

13.4 Canada (PIPEDA)

  • Privacy Officer: office@bngmodels.com
  • Complaint Process: Contact our Privacy Officer or the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

13.5 Brazil (LGPD)

  • Legal Bases: Consent, contract performance, legal obligation, legitimate interest
  • Data Protection Officer: office@bngmodels.com
  • ANPD Contact: Brazilian National Data Protection Authority

14. Data Breach Notification

In case of a data breach:

Our Response:

  • Immediate containment and assessment
  • Notification to authorities within 72 hours (where required)
  • Notification to affected individuals (where required)
  • Investigation and remediation
  • Prevention measures implementation

Your Rights:

  • Right to be informed of breaches affecting you
  • Right to receive clear information about the breach
  • Right to additional support and protection

15. Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy:

  • Notification: 30 days advance notice for material changes
  • Methods: Email notification, website banner, account notification
  • Effective Date: Changes effective on the date specified
  • Archived Versions: Previous versions available upon request

Significant Changes Include:

  • New data collection practices
  • Changes in data use purposes
  • New third-party sharing arrangements
  • Changes in your rights

16. Dispute Resolution

16.1 Internal Process

  1. Contact our Privacy Officer
  2. Internal investigation (30 days)
  3. Response with resolution or explanation
  4. Follow-up if needed

16.2 External Options

EU Residents:

  • Supervisory authority complaint
  • European Data Protection Board
  • Court proceedings

California Residents:

  • California Attorney General
  • Private right of action (in some cases)

Other Jurisdictions:

  • Local data protection authorities
  • Consumer protection agencies
  • Courts of competent jurisdiction

17. Contact Information

General Inquiries:

Privacy-Specific Inquiries:

  • Privacy Officer: office@bngmodels.com
  • Address: Hamasger 35, Tel Aviv 6721407, Sky Tower 2nd Floor, Israel

Data Protection Officer (if applicable):

Business Hours:

  • Sunday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Israel Time)
  • Response Time: Within 48 hours for privacy inquiries

18. Definitions

Personal Information: Information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you Processing: Any operation performed on personal information Controller: Entity that determines purposes and means of processing Processor: Entity that processes personal information on behalf of a controller Consent: Freely given, specific, informed agreement to processing Legitimate Interest: Processing necessary for legitimate business purposes

19. Language and Interpretation

This policy is written in English. In case of conflicts between translations, the English version prevails.

This privacy policy demonstrates our commitment to protecting your privacy rights and complying with applicable privacy laws worldwide. For questions or concerns, please contact us at office@bngmodels.com

BNG MODELS – Your Privacy, Our Priority

Last Updated: September 14, 2025
Next Review Date: March 14, 2026
Version: 1.0