Privacy policy

The Universal Models website is managed by SPRL Europe Events, registered with the Banque-Carrefour des Entreprises under number BE0687471563 / Info@UniversalModels.net

The site's photos, logos and videos may not be used without authorization. Any use not authorized in writing will be considered as abusive and will engage the responsibility of the user as well as legal proceedings with request for compensation.

Universal Models is committed to protecting and processing your personal data, in full transparency and in compliance with privacy protection legislation. Europe Events SPRL (hereinafter referred to as "Europe Events" or "Universal Models" or "we"), registered with the Banque - Carrefour des Entreprises under number BE0687471563 and whose registered office is located at rue de la victoire, 1060 Brussels, Belgium, is responsible for processing your personal data in its possession.

Universal Models collects your personal data when you submit a form, when you contact us and when you make a purchase on the website. Universal Models may collect personal data depending on the type of service, such as :

1 / identification data: name, home address, e-mail address, telephone number, etc.

2 / demographic data: age, gender, mother tongue, languages spoken, etc.

3 / professional data: professional activities, current studies, experience in the fashion industry, etc.

4 / geolocation data, in particular your IP address

5 / browsing data: behavior on our website (pages viewed, etc.).

6 / financial data: credit/debit card number or other billing information (for purchases only)

7 / social networks: social profiles such as Facebook, Instagram or others

8 / image recording: photographs as part of an application ;

9 / Communications exchanged with us via postal mail, electronic messages, chat services, telephone calls or social networks;

10 / Numbers and information contained on your identity card, passport or other identity document ;

11 / Information about your purchases of products and services from Universal Models or one of our trusted partners

Universal Models collects and processes your personal data to the extent permitted by law. Where we have obtained your consent, your data may be used for :

1 / to contact you regarding the products and services you have requested,

2 / perform the services you have requested,

3 / to send you information that may be of interest to you, such as casting offers or promotional offers from our partners, or to comply with a legal obligation.

Depending on your country, minors under 16, 15, 14 or 13 years of age require the consent of their parents or legal guardians.

Your personal data is only kept for the period necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was submitted. It is kept for a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 24 months. It is then deleted or made anonymous.

Universal Models undertakes to do its utmost to guarantee the confidentiality and security of your data and to prevent the loss, destruction, misuse, unintentional modification or disclosure of your data.

Your data is automatically stored on secure servers that undergo regular back-ups.

Universal Models will delete or anonymize your data after the period necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected.

Universal Models ensures that your data is not accessible to unauthorized persons and always requests proof of identity before providing you with any personal information.

Universal Models will not sell, rent or lease your data to third parties.

Universal Models undertakes to communicate your data only to third parties and subcontractors appointed by Universal Models in the context of its activities. Only the data necessary for the performance of their tasks will be communicated.

All financial transactions made by you on our website are carried out via our distributor's secure payment system. Your payment details are managed and stored by this distributor. In order to make an online payment, you must first accept our distributor's Privacy Policy.

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) adopted in April 2016, applicable and mandatory in all European Union member states from May 25, 2018, the user whose data is processed has, in addition to the right to information (Art 13 and 14), accessible in our privacy policy, the following rights: Right of access (Art 15) / Right of rectification (Art 16) / Right to erasure (Art 17) / Right to limitation of processing (Art 18) / Right to portability (Art 20) / Right of opposition (Art 21) / Automated decision-making (Art 22). In order not to complicate our privacy policy and to promote the completeness of its reading and understanding by the user, we invite you to consult REGULATION (EU) 2016/679 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of April 27, 2016 for a complete detail of your rights.

In the context of our marketing and information campaigns, you have the right at any time to object to the processing of your data, to restrict such processing or to withdraw your consent without Universal Models raising any objection.

When you receive an e-mail from Universal Models: You may unsubscribe from Universal Models' informational and marketing emails by following the unsubscribe link in each email you receive.

When you receive an SMS from Universal Models: you can unsubscribe from information and marketing SMS messages from Universal Models by replying to the SMS message received with "STOP SMS" when your telephone operator is French (+33). If your telephone operator is from another European Union country, we invite you to fill in the Unsubscribe Form.

You can also ask to exercise your right to access, rectify, delete and port your data at any time by sending an e-mail to data@UniversalModels.net or by post. Please provide us with your full contact details (surname, first name, e-mail(s), full postal address) and a copy of both sides of your identity card to prevent any misuse and ensure the security of your data.

You have the right to object at any time to the processing and deletion of your data. However, Universal Models has the right to present you with its legitimate reasons justifying the continued processing. For example, Universal Models will consider it legitimate to retain and process the personal data of any user who has registered with Universal Models at any stage of the application process.

A "cookie" is a small file sent by our server to the hard drive of your computer, tablet or smartphone that identifies your browsing device and collects certain personal data. We use :

1 / Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for browsing the site and taking advantage of its functionalities. Some requested services could not be provided without cookies.

2 / Performance cookies

These cookies collect information on how visitors use a website. For example, which pages are visited most often and whether error messages are issued. Cookies do not collect data that can be used to identify visitors. Insofar as all the information collected by these cookies is aggregated, it remains anonymous. The sole purpose of these cookies is to improve the operation of the website. By using our website, you agree to receive this type of cookie on your device.

3 / Functionality cookies

These cookies enable the site to remember the choices you've made (such as the language you've chosen or the region you're in) and provide more precise, personal features. They can also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video, taking part in an online vote, etc. The information collected by these cookies can be rendered anonymous and cannot track your browsing activity on other sites.

By using our website, you agree to receive this type of cookie on your device.

4 / Cookies from third-party websites

Our website may contain links to other websites. To find out more about the cookies used by third-party websites, please consult the information they provide without their privacy policy.

You can refuse cookies at any time by deleting the cookies that have been set by the site. You can do this via your browser settings. However, deleting cookies may make your visit to our website impossible or only partial.

Universal Models' Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. We invite you to regularly consult the latest version of our Privacy Policy, online on our website. If you wish to receive an e-mail when an update is made, simply fill in the PDC Update Form.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in a member state of the European community, if you consider that the processing of personal data concerning you constitutes a breach of the GDPR.