Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 20, 2024

Welcome to industrydirectmodels.com operated by Industry Direct Models & Talent (IDMT). Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, including communications via email, phone, or SMS. By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you use our website or services:

a. Information You Provide

When you fill out a form, book a consultation, register for a tour/showcase/workshop, submit talent materials, or make a payment/deposit, we may collect personal details including your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any information you choose to provide related to talent development (e.g., photos/digitals/headshots, reels/self‑tapes, portfolio links, resume, measurements, skills, experience, union status, and local‑hire zones).

b. Website Usage Data

We use cookies and Google Analytics to collect non‑personally identifiable data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and referring URLs. You can adjust cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To deliver the services you request (consultations, event/tour registration, talent submissions)
To communicate with you about schedules, updates, callbacks/auditions, or service requests
To send occasional marketing emails or SMS messages about events, opportunities, or company updates (if you opt in)

Text Messaging and Mobile Data Compliance

By providing your mobile number, you agree to receive SMS communications from IDMT related to your inquiries, registrations, reminders, talent opportunities, and occasional promotions.

Text Messaging Terms:

Message frequency varies
Message & data rates may apply
Reply STOP to opt out; HELP for help

Important: No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt‑in data and consent will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties, excluding vendors necessary to provide the messaging service (e.g., carriers, aggregators, and our SMS platform provider).

Consent is not a condition of purchase.

How We Protect Your Information

We use industry‑standard security practices to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Information submitted through our website is transmitted using reasonable safeguards.

Third‑Party Services

We may use third‑party tools or vendors to help operate our website, process payments, manage email/SMS communications, analytics/advertising, and scheduling/video tools. These providers are required to keep your data confidential and are not permitted to use it for their own marketing purposes. We do NOT sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties without your consent, except as required to fulfill services or comply with the law.

Remarketing

We may use tools like Google Ads or Meta (Facebook/Instagram) to show targeted ads to visitors who have interacted with our site. These tools use cookies to serve ads based on past activity. You can opt out of interest‑based advertising via your platform settings or the Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org

Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13 years old. Our site and services are intended for users 13 and older. For participants ages 13–17 in talent programs, a parent/guardian must be involved in registration and communications.

Online Privacy Scope

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our website. It does not apply to offline data collection.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Industry Direct Models & Talent (IDMT)
207 Two Forts Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, USA
Email: casting@industrydirectmodels.com
Website: industrydirectmodels.com