Safeguarding & Privacy Policy
Manchester School of Modelling® is committed to providing a safe, professional, and transparent environment for everyone who engages with our services. Safeguarding, privacy, and ethical practice are central to how we operate.
Manchester School of Modelling® is a registered and trademarked model development school and is not a modelling agency.
Safeguarding & Wellbeing
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We operate with clear professional boundaries and respect for all individuals, regardless of age or experience.
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All activity takes place in a professional studio or training environment
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Behaviour, language, and conduct are always respectful and appropriate
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No individual is pressured into participation or purchases
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Optional services are clearly explained and never required
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Anyone under the age of 18 must attend with a parent or legal guardian, who is welcome to remain present at all times.
Photography & Image Protection
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All photoshoots are professionally supervised
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Styling, posing, and direction are age-appropriate and respectful
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Images are used only for agreed purposes
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Images are never used for marketing or social media without consent
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Consent can be withdrawn at any time
Anti-Scam & Transparency
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We operate with honesty and clarity at all times.
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We do not guarantee work, representation, or success
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We do not make false promises
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Declining optional services does not affect your experience
Personal Information We Collect
We collect information when you submit an enquiry, make a booking, or attend a session.
This may include:
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Name
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Age or date of birth
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Email address and phone number
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Address
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Occupation
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City
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Recent Portrait Picture
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How We Use Your Information
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Your information is used to:
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Review enquiries and applications
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Contact you about bookings or appointments
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Deliver photoshoots and training
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Maintain internal records
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If we attempt to contact you and do not receive a response, we may follow up. You can ask us to stop contacting you at any time.
Data Storage & Sharing
We store personal data securely and only for as long as necessary.
Information may be shared only where required to deliver services, such as with:
Print or production providers
Delivery services
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Secure payment processors
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Website and IT support providers
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We do not sell or rent personal data.
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Call Recording
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Calls may be recorded for training and quality purposes. Payment card details are never recorded.
Contact
For all enquiries, please contact us using the details provided on the website.