Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/16/2026

At SWFL Model Academy & Management ("SWFL Model Academy," "we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when using our website, attending our events, participating in our academy, or applying for representation.


Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Date of birth (when applicable)

  • Parent or legal guardian information for minors

  • Emergency contact information

Modeling & Representation Information

When applying for academy enrollment or agency representation, we may collect:

  • Height

  • Bust/Chest

  • Waist

  • Hips

  • Shoe size

  • Clothing size

  • Hair color

  • Eye color

  • Professional measurements

  • Portfolio images

  • Digitals

  • Headshots

  • Comp cards

  • Social media profiles

  • Modeling experience

  • Resume or performance history

This information is collected solely for evaluating talent, developing portfolios, and representing models professionally.


Information Collected from Minors

SWFL Model Academy proudly serves children, teens, and adults.

If a participant is under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must provide consent before:

  • Registering for classes

  • Participating in workshops

  • Applying for representation

  • Submitting measurements

  • Providing photographs

  • Participating in photoshoots

  • Appearing in promotional materials

Parents or guardians may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their child's personal information by contacting us directly.


How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process academy registrations

  • Manage memberships

  • Evaluate representation applications

  • Coordinate castings and bookings

  • Build professional model portfolios

  • Maintain talent profiles

  • Communicate workshop updates

  • Process payments

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Improve our services

  • Send newsletters and marketing communications (with the option to unsubscribe at any time)


Model Measurements & Portfolio Data

Professional measurements are considered essential business information within the modeling industry.

Measurements may be used to:

  • Create comp cards

  • Build online model profiles

  • Submit talent to agencies

  • Present talent to clients

  • Coordinate wardrobe fittings

  • Prepare runway productions

Measurements are only shared when necessary for legitimate modeling, casting, or production purposes.


Photography, Video & Media Releases

SWFL Model Academy regularly photographs and records:

  • Workshops

  • Fashion shows

  • Portfolio sessions

  • Events

  • Behind-the-scenes content

  • Promotional campaigns

By participating in our programs, you may grant permission for photographs and videos to be used for:

  • Website content

  • Social media

  • Advertising

  • Marketing campaigns

  • Printed promotional materials

  • Educational materials

  • Press releases

Participants under 18 require written parental or guardian consent before any identifiable media is used publicly.

If you wish to withdraw permission for future promotional use of your image, please contact us in writing. While we will honor future requests whenever reasonably possible, previously published materials may remain in circulation.


Booking & Client Information

Clients who submit booking requests may provide:

  • Company information

  • Contact information

  • Project details

  • Production schedules

  • Budget information

This information is used solely for managing bookings, contracts, and communications.


Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website performance

  • Remember user preferences

  • Analyze visitor traffic

  • Measure marketing effectiveness

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.


Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or join our community, we may send:

  • Casting opportunities

  • Workshop announcements

  • Event invitations

  • Industry news

  • Promotional offers

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails.


How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While no online system can guarantee absolute security, we continually work to protect the information entrusted to us.


Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

Information may be shared only when necessary with:

  • Modeling agencies

  • Casting directors

  • Production companies

  • Fashion designers

  • Event organizers

  • Professional photographers

  • Hair and makeup artists

  • Technology providers who support our business operations

  • Legal authorities when required by law

We only share information necessary to fulfill professional modeling or business services.


Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Update your information

  • Request deletion of your data (subject to contractual or legal obligations)

  • Withdraw marketing consent

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.


Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services

  • Maintain representation records

  • Meet legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

Inactive records may be securely deleted when no longer required.


Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, booking systems, payment providers, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.


Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

SWFL Model Academy & Management

Email: hello@swflmodelacademy.com

Phone: (239) 351-3265

Southwest Florida, United States