Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
Thank you for choosing Model Connect. This Privacy Policy describes how Model Connect (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website and services.
Definitions and Key Terms
Personal Information:Any information that can be used to identify an individual.
Processing:Any operation performed on personal data, such as collection, storage, use, and sharing.
Cookies:Small text files stored on your device to help us enhance your user experience.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us:
Account Information: When you register on Model Connect, we collect your name, email address, username, password, and other information you choose to provide, such as your profile details (e.g., bio, portfolio, contact information).
Communication: When you communicate with other users through our messaging system or participate in discussions or post on Model Connect, we collect the content of your communications.
Note: People who sign up may limit the information they post on the website, but that would impact their ability to grow and engage with their network on Model Connect.
Information We Collect Automatically:
Usage Data: We receive information about your interactions with our website, such as the pages you visit, the searches you perform, and your IP address.
Device Information: We receive information about the device you use to access our website, including device type, operating system, and browser type.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website.
Other (New Data and New Features): We continuously strive to improve our services which means we get new data and create new ways to use data. If we collect materially different personal data or materially change how we collect, use or share your data, we will notify you and may also modify this privacy policy.
Use of Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Maintain our Services: To create and manage your account, operate our platform, and fulfill your requests.
- To Improve our Services: To understand how users interact with our website, develop new features, and enhance user experience.
- To Communicate with You: To send you administrative messages, updates, and other information related to your use of Model Connect.
- For Marketing and Promotions: With your consent, to send you promotional messages, newsletters, special offers, and other marketing communications.
Sharing of Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, or perform other functions on our behalf.
- With Other Users: Certain information, such as your profile details and portfolio, may be visible to other users of Model Connect as part of our services.
- For Legal Purposes: We may disclose your information when required by law, to comply with legal processes, or to protect rights, property, or safety of you, us or others.
It is possible that we will need to disclose information about you when required by law or other legal process or if we have a good faith belief that disclosure is reasonably necessary to (1) investigate, prevent or take action regarding suspected or actual illegal activities or to assist government enforcement agencies; (2) enforce our agreements with you; (3) investigate and defend ourselves against third party claims or allegations; (4) protect the security and integrity of our services or the products or services of our Affiliates; or (5) exercise or protect the rights and safety of LinkedIn, our Members, personnel or others.
Every attempt to notify Members about legal demands for their personal data when appropriate in our judgement, unless prohibited by law or court order or when the request is an emergency. If we sell the website, user data will be transferred to the buyer as part of the transaction, subject to compliance with applicable data protection laws. The users will be appropriately notified and appropriate approvals and consent shall be taken before the transfer. We will also try and ensure the buyer adheres to the same data usage policies.
Account Closure
- For permanent account deletion, users are required to email us with a request for ID deletion. Upon receiving the email, we will process and manually delete the account and associated data. The profile becomes inactive immediately after the closure request is processed.
- We retain user data for a reasonable period after the account is closed to address any potential issues, disputes, or legal obligations, after which it is permanently deleted upon user's request.
Your Choices and Rights
- Account Information: You can update or delete your account information at any time by accessing your account settings.
- Communication Preferences: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in the emails or contacting us directly.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
- Your Rights: Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your data, such as the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing.
Security of Your Information
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access and disclosure. We regularly monitor our systems for possible vulnerabilities and attacks. However, we cannot warrant the security of any information that you send us. There is no guarantee that data will not be accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed by breach of any of our physical, technical or managerial safeguards.
Children's Privacy
Model Connect is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
If we transfer your data outside of your country of residence, we will take steps to ensure that your data is afforded the same level of protection as under your local laws.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party sites.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. The retention period will be determined based on the type of data and the purpose for which it was collected.
Data Breach Procedures
In the event of a data breach, we have procedures in place to respond promptly and effectively. We will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by law.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices and services. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website or through other means.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@modelconnect.in
Last updated: August 1, 2025