Version updated on 01/11/2023
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 photos, logos and videos on the website may under no circumstances be used without permission. Any unauthorized use issued in writing will be considered as abusive and will engage the responsibility of the user as well as legal proceedings with claim for compensation.
Who is responsible for the processing 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 your registration form for TOP MODEL EUROPE's contest, when you contact us and when you make a purchase on the website. TOP MODEL EUROPE may collect personal data depending on the types of services concerned, such as :
1 / identification data : Last Name personal 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: photos as part of an application for the competition.
9 / Communications exchanged with us via postal mail, electronic messages, chat services, telephone calls or social networks;
10 / Numbers and information visible on your identity card, passport or other identity document;
11 / Information about your purchases of products and services from TOP MODEL EUROPE or through 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 the context of the competition TOP MODEL EUROPE,
3 / to communicate 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 fulfill the purpose of submitting them. They are kept for a minimum period of 12 months and a maximum of 24 months. Then they are 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 their loss, destruction, misuse, involuntary modification or disclosure.
Your data is automatically stored on secure servers that undergo regular back-ups.
Top Model Europe deletes or renders anonymous your data at the end of 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 fully commits in not to 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 within the framework 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?
As part of our marketing and information campaigns, you have the right at any time to object to the processing of your data, to limit it, to withdraw your consent without TOP MODEL EUROPE objecting to it.
When you receive an e-mail from Top Model Europe : you can unsubscribe from information and marketing e-mails from Top Model Europe by following the unsubscribe link in each e-mail you receive.
When you receive an SMS from: TOP MODEL EUROPE you can unsubscribe from information and marketing SMS TOP MODEL EUROPE by replying to the SMS message received with the mention "STOP SMS" when your telephone operator is French (+33). If your telephone operator comes from another European Union country, we invite you to complete 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 (Last Name, First Name, e-mail(s), full postal address) and a copy of both sides of your identity card to prevent misuse and ensure the security of your data.
You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your data and its deletion. However, TOP MODEL EUROPE has the right to present you with its legitimate reasons for further processing. For example, TOP MODEL EUROPE will consider legitimate to be able to store and process the personal data of any user who has registered for the contest TOP MODEL EUROPE during all the stages of the edition of the contest 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 in order to navigate on the website and enjoy its functionalities. Some of the services requested could not be provided without cookies.
2 / Performance cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website. For example, the most visited pages and if error messages are issued. Cookies do not collect data that identifies visitors. Insofar as all the information collected by these cookies is gathered together, it remains anonymous. These cookies are only intended to improve the functioning 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.
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 keep informed of changes to our privacy policy?
The privacy policy of the company TOP MODEL EUROPE may be updated from time to time. We invite you to regularly consult the latest version of our Privacy Policy, available online on our website. If you wish to receive an email when an update is made, simply fill out 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.