Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 12th, 2015 | Last Updated: February 01st, 2025

At Mynt Models, discretion is not merely a policy, it is the very foundation upon which our entire service is built. We understand that our clientele consists of distinguished and accomplished individuals for whom privacy is absolutely paramount, a non-negotiable. This Privacy Policy articulates our unwavering commitment to protecting your personal information with the same standard of excellence that defines every aspect of our service.

1. Scope and Application

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected through myntmodels.com (the “Website”), our application process, direct communications, and any services we provide. It governs how Mynt Models International (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, protects, and shares your personal data.

By engaging with our Website or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and consent to the practices described herein. This Policy applies to all visitors, prospective clients, existing clients, and model applicants.

2. Data Controller Information

Mynt Models International acts as the data controller for personal information collected through our services. We are responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

Data Protection Enquiries

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact our Privacy Team:

Email: enq @myntmodels.com

3. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to provide our bespoke introduction services, whilst maintaining the highest standards of discretion. The categories of information we collect depend upon the nature of your engagement with us.

3.1 Information Provided Directly

3.2 Information for Model Applicants

Individuals applying to join our roster of elite companions may be required to provide:

·       Comprehensive personal details including full legal name, date of birth, and nationality

·       Professional photographs and portfolio materials

·       Educational and professional background information

·       Languages spoken and areas of expertise

·       Travel availability and documentation status

·       Verification documentation to confirm identity and eligibility

All items deleted upon termination of our collaboration/ contract.

3.3 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain anonymized technical information:

·       Device Information: Browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution

·       Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation paths, referring websites

·       Network Information: Internet Protocol (IP) address, approximate geographical location (city or region level only)

·       Cookie Data: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies as detailed in Section 9

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information only where we have a lawful basis to do so. The specific legal basis depends upon the nature of the processing activity:

5. How We Use Your Information

We utilise your personal information exclusively for purposes that are directly related to providing and improving our services:

5.1 Service Delivery

·       Processing membership applications and managing client accounts

·       Facilitating introductions between clients and companions

·       Coordinating travel arrangements and scheduling

·       Processing payments and maintaining financial records

·       Communicating regarding bookings, confirmations, and service-related matters

5.2 Safety and Verification

·       Conducting appropriate background verification for both clients and models

·       Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all parties

·       Preventing fraudulent activity and protecting against misuse of our services

5.3 Service Enhancement

·       Analysing usage patterns to improve website functionality

·       Developing and refining our service offerings

·       Training staff to provide exceptional service

5.4 Legal and Administrative

·       Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

·       Responding to lawful requests from governmental authorities (anonymized)

·       Establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We maintain strict confidentiality regarding your personal information. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes. Information sharing is strictly limited to the following circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

We engage carefully selected, professional third-party service providers who assist in operating our business. These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and may only use it for the specific purposes we direct:

·       Payment Processors: Secure handling of financial transactions (payment card data is never stored on our servers or devices)

·       Cloud Infrastructure Providers: Secure data storage and hosting services (anonymized)

·       Communication Platforms: Encrypted email and messaging services (threads deleted)

·       Analytics Services: Website performance and usage analysis (anonymized)

6.2 Introduction Purposes

To facilitate introductions, limited information may be shared between clients and companions. This sharing is conducted with discretion, providing only such details as are absolutely necessary for the arrangement, whilst protecting the privacy of all parties. Permission requested for any further disclosure.

6.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose personal information where required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or where disclosure is necessary to:

·       Comply with legal process or enforceable governmental request

·       Protect the rights, property, or safety of Mynt Models, our clients, or others

·       Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues

6.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, anonymized information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

7. International Data Transfers

As an international service provider, we may transfer your personal information to countries outside your country of residence, including to jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country. (For eg., to company employees working from another country. These employees are signed to strict Non-Disclosure agreements.)

When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information:

·       Utilising Standard Contractual Clauses approved by relevant regulatory authorities

·       Transferring to countries recognised as providing adequate data protection

·       Implementing binding corporate rules where applicable

·       Obtaining your explicit consent where required

·       Ensuring strong NDAs in place.

For transfers from the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we ensure compliance with applicable data transfer requirements under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and equivalent legislation.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, and to comply with legal obligations:

Upon expiration of the applicable retention period, personal information is securely and completely deleted, in accordance with our data destruction procedures.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and to collect analytical data. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that enable us to recognise your browser and remember certain information.

9.1 Types of Cookies We Use

9.2 Managing Cookies

You may control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Website. Most browsers allow you to:

·       View what cookies are stored and delete them individually

·       Block third-party cookies

·       Block cookies from specific websites

·       Block all cookies from being set

·       Delete all cookies when you close your browser

10. Data Security

We implement comprehensive technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security framework includes:

10.1 Technical Safeguards

·       Encryption: All data transmissions are protected using Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption. Sensitive data at rest is encrypted using industry-standard algorithms.

·       Access Controls: Strict role-based access controls ensure that only authorised personnel can access personal information, and only to the extent necessary for their duties.

·       Infrastructure Security: Our systems are protected by enterprise-grade firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and regular security assessments.

·       Secure Development: Our website and applications are developed following secure coding practices and undergo regular security testing.

10.2 Organisational Measures

·       Staff Training: All employees receive comprehensive training on data protection and confidentiality obligations.

·       Confidentiality Agreements: Staff and contractors are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

·       Vendor Assessment: Third-party service providers undergo rigorous security assessments before engagement.

·       Incident Response: We maintain documented procedures for detecting, reporting, and responding to data security incidents.

Important: Whilst we implement robust security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to protecting your information to the highest practicable standard.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending upon your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to honouring these rights and facilitating their exercise:

11.1 Rights Under GDPR and Similar Legislation

·       Right of Access: You may request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and, if so, a copy of that data along with certain supplementary information.

·       Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate personal data or completion of incomplete data.

·       Right to Erasure: In certain circumstances, you may request deletion of your personal data (commonly known as the “right to be forgotten”). Since we provide this automatically, this request is already supported by default.

·       Right to Restriction: You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances. This may limit our ability to provide our services.

·       Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format. Since we delete all unnecessary details automatically, this request will provide a limited result.

·       Right to Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes. This may limit our ability to provide our services.

·       Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: You have rights concerning automated decision-making, including profiling, that produces legal or similarly significant effects. Since we delete all data upon completion of the booking or inquiry, there is no profiling or identifying information available.

11.2 California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

·       The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold

·       The right to delete personal information held by businesses

·       The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

·       The right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

·       The right to correct inaccurate personal information

·       The right to limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information

We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA. All details are deleted after the booking or unsuccessful inquiry.

11.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 2. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically within one month, though this may be extended in complex cases). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended exclusively for adults aged eighteen years and above. We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from individuals under the age of eighteen. (Part of the purpose of our verification process.) If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a minor, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our records.

13. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third-party services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

·       Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Policy

·       Provide notice through our Website or, where appropriate, via email

·       Obtain consent where required by applicable law

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

15. Contact Information

Should you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.myntmodels.com

We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and thoroughly. For data protection matters, we aim to respond within five business days.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy and any disputes arising from or related to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable data protection laws relevant to your jurisdiction. For users in the European Economic Area, the GDPR and applicable member state laws shall apply. For users in the United Kingdom, the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 shall apply. For users in the United States, applicable state and federal privacy laws shall apply.