Privacy Statement

PRIVACY POLICY for Model.Net Effective as of Jan 22, 2009.

This Privacy policy lays out Model.Net’s policy on personally identifiable information use and collection by Model.Net or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries in connection with any of its websites or the use of any Model.Net product or service. Model.Net takes its privacy extremely seriously and by providing the document below seeks to inform its users, to the fullest extent possible, of the information used or collected by Model.Net or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries (hereby referred to as “ModelNet”).

1.Regarding the Collection of Information

Through its products, services, and websites ModelNet collects personal information in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, the following:

i.Information provided by the user upon purchasing specific products or services from ModelNet.
ii.Emails sent form a user to ModelNet.
iii.During the registration process ModelNet may collect both required and non-required information from the user requested in the registration form.
iv.External, third-party, databases which may be used to retrieve information about a user, or used in combination with existing information about a user.
v.During the maintenance and analysis of website, traffic, logs, and statistics which ModelNet collects from users visiting its webpage.

ModelNet collects anonymous information from the users of its websites via a number of methods:

i.The use of cookies and web beacons (both of which are small text and image files placed on user computers.
ii.Other anonymous information is collected during the maintenance and analysis of website, traffic, logs, and statistics.

This anonymous information may be used to monitor website trends and improve ModelNet products, services, and websites. This information may be shared with third parties.

Third parties that enter into advertising agreements with ModelNet may utilize similar cookies, web beacons, or their own technologies through which they collect anonymous information. ModelNet assumes no responsibility for the use of information collected by third parties or affiliated companies.

2.Regarding the Collection of Information from Children

ModelNet products, services, and websites are not intended for users under the age of 18. ModelNet takes the safety and protection of children extremely seriously and therefore recommends that all users read and review this Privacy Policy to ensure that the website is only used by adults. ModelNet will never knowingly collect or retain information from children under the age of 13.

3.Regarding Types of Information Collected

ModelNet collects a number of types of information in order to best serve its users. Information collected by ModelNet may include, but is not limited to, the following categories:

i.Name
ii.Date of Birth
iii.Age
iv.Gender
v.Telephone
vi.Address
vii.Occupation
viii.Income Range
ix.Social Insurance Number
x.Postal Code/Zip Code
xi.Email Address
xii.Fax Number
xiii.Payment and Transaction information
xiv.Banking Information
xv.Internet Protocol Address
xvi.Technical Information (ie. Operating System, Browser)
xvii.Website of Origin

4.Regarding the Use of Information

ModelNet may use the information it collects through its products, services, and websites for a number of purposes. Information collected by ModelNet may be used for, but is not limited by, the following methods:

i.Improving ModelNet products, services, and websites.
ii.As required for, or in connection with, the operation of ModelNet businesses and ventures.
iii.Providing ModelNet users with information, products, or service they request from ModelNet or any of its partners and selected third parties. iv.Distributing offers and information about products, services, and websites, offered or run by ModelNet or any of its partners and selected third parties.

During these uses, ModelNet will ensure that reasonable electronic and physical security measures are taken to minimize the risk of the misuse of its user’s information, though it cannot guarantee the privacy of this information. ModelNet may provide the information provided by its users to trusted third parties, including advertisers, affiliates, and contractors which provide services necessary for ModelNet business operations.

ModelNet may disclose Information which it has collected when necessary to comply with applicable laws or regulations or to protect the interests or safety of ModelNet, or its users.

5.Regarding Access to Information

Should users wish to modify their information they may do so through their account with ModelNet or by contacting ModelNet directly.

6.Regarding Opting Out from Offers

Should a user wish to opt out of receiving future offers or information from ModelNet, they may do so by following the instructions provided with each marketing or promotional communication. Opting out of ModelNet services does not automatically opt the user out of any communications or programs of third parties to which ModelNet provided information in concordance with this policy. Such third parties may have individual policies which are not the responsibility of ModelNet.

7.Regarding Changes and Modifications to this Policy

ModelNet reserves the right to change or modify any part of this Privacy Policy at any point or time. If you should disagree with the changes made to the Privacy Policy or any other ModelNet policy, you should immediately halt all use of ModelNet products, services, or websites. Should you continue using the website after the Privacy Policy has been changed, you are giving your consent and approval to the new document. It is the user’s obligation to periodically examine current policies in order to ensure they have the most valid and up to date information possible.