LEGAL NOTICE & PRIVACY POLICY

Version updated on 01/11/2023

This page is only available in English and French. All other languages are automated translations.

Responsible editor :

The TopModelEurope website is managed by the company SPRL Europe Events registered with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises under number BE0687471563 / Info@TopModelEurope.com

Photo credits, logos and videos :

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.

Who is the "controller" of your personal data?

Top Model Europe 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 "Top Model Europe" or "we"), registered with the Banque - Carrefour des Entreprises under number BE0687471563, is responsible for processing your personal data at its disposal.

What personal data do we collect?

Top Model Europe collects your personal data when you submit a Top Model Europe contest entry form, when you contact us and when you make a purchase on the website. Top Model Europe may collect personal data depending on the type of service concerned, 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 a competition entry.

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 Top Model Europe or one of our trusted partners

Why do we collect your personal data?

Top Model Europe 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 in connection with the Top Model Europe contest,

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.

How long do we keep your personal data?

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.

How is your data stored and protected?

Top Model Europe undertakes to do everything in its power 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.

Top Model Europe will delete or anonymize your data after the period necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected.

Top Model Europe ensures that your data is not accessible to unauthorized persons and systematically requests proof of identity before providing you with any personal information.

Is your data sold, rented or transferred to third parties?

Top Model Europe will not sell, rent or transfer your data to third parties.

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

How are your payment details managed?

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

What are your rights concerning your personal data?

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.

How can you exercise your rights concerning your personal data?

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 Top Model Europe raising any objection.

When you receive an e-mail from Top Model Europe: you can unsubscribe from Top Model Europe information and marketing e-mails by following the unsubscribe link in each e-mail you receive.

When you receive an SMS from Top Model Europe: you can unsubscribe from Top Model Europe's information and marketing SMS messages 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, please 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@topmodeleurope.com 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, Top Model Europe has the right to present you with its legitimate reasons justifying continued processing. For example, Top Model Europe will consider it legitimate to retain and process the personal data of any user who has registered for the Top Model Europe competition throughout the competition for which the user has applied.

How do we use cookies?

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 may 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.

How do I delete cookies?

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.

How can I find out about changes to our privacy policy?

Top Model Europe's 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 Form - PDC Update.

Complaints to a supervisory authority

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.

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