Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Auriné Agency is a model representation agency operating in Illinois.

For privacy-related questions or requests concerning your personal information, please contact:

Auriné Agency
Chicago, Illinois
Email: bookings@aurineagency.com

2. Information We Collect

Depending on your relationship with Auriné and how you interact with us, we may collect the following categories of information.

A. Website and Contact Information

When you contact Auriné or submit an inquiry, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Company, brand, or organization name
• Professional information
• Campaign or project information
• Message or inquiry details
• Information voluntarily included in your communication

B. Model Applications and Scouting

If you apply to be considered for model representation, we may collect:

• Full legal name
• Preferred or professional name
• Date of birth
• Age
• City, state, and country
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Instagram or other professional social media handles
• Height
• Hair color
• Eye color
• Measurements and other relevant physical characteristics
• Modeling experience
• Portfolio information
• Digitals and photographs
• Videos or other media you voluntarily submit
• Availability
• Professional interests and modeling categories
• Information contained in your application or communications with Auriné

C. Identity Verification and Representation

If a model is selected for representation and proceeds toward entering into a Model Representation Agreement, Auriné may require a valid government-issued photo identification document.

An identification document may be requested to verify:

• The identity of the individual entering into the agreement;
• Age or eligibility requirements;
• The accuracy of information provided to Auriné;
• Information necessary for the execution and administration of the representation agreement; and
• Information reasonably necessary for agency, legal, compliance, or recordkeeping purposes.

Auriné may request identification before a representation agreement is finalized or executed.

Auriné does not require government-issued identification from every individual who submits an initial scouting inquiry or application unless reasonably necessary for a specific purpose.

D. Representation and Agency Records

For represented models, Auriné may maintain information necessary to administer the professional relationship, including:

• Representation agreements
• Contract information
• Model profiles
• Measurements
• Digitals and portfolio photographs
• Booking history
• Casting history
• Client submissions
• Availability
• Travel or location information voluntarily provided for professional purposes
• Compensation and commission information
• Invoices and payment-related records
• Communications concerning bookings, castings, contracts, or representation
• Professional performance and administrative records

E. Client and Booking Information

When a model is submitted or booked for a client, Auriné may process information necessary to facilitate the engagement, including relevant model profile information, photographs, measurements, availability, professional experience, and other information reasonably necessary for the casting or booking.

3. Photographs, Digitals, and Portfolio Information

Model photographs, digitals, videos, measurements, and portfolio materials may be used for legitimate agency purposes, including:

• Model evaluation and scouting;
• Internal model records;
• Casting submissions;
• Client presentations;
• Booking opportunities;
• Portfolio development;
• Agency website or promotional materials where authorized;
• Social media and marketing where authorized; and
• Industry-related submissions and communications.

Photographs or other materials may be shared with clients, photographers, production companies, casting professionals, brands, or other professional parties when reasonably necessary to evaluate or facilitate a potential modeling opportunity.

Where a separate model release, representation agreement, or other written authorization applies, that agreement may govern the permitted use of specific photographs, videos, likenesses, or other materials.

4. How We Use Personal Information

Auriné may use personal information for legitimate business, contractual, administrative, legal, and operational purposes, including:

• Processing model applications;
• Evaluating potential models;
• Scouting and recruiting talent;
• Providing model representation;
• Maintaining model profiles;
• Managing castings and bookings;
• Submitting models to clients and prospective clients;
• Communicating with models, clients, photographers, production companies, and other professional parties;
• Preparing and administering representation agreements;
• Verifying identity and eligibility;
• Maintaining agency records;
• Processing commissions, payments, invoices, and related financial records;
• Managing professional schedules and availability;
• Providing information about castings and opportunities;
• Protecting the security and integrity of our systems and operations;
• Complying with applicable laws and regulations;
• Responding to legal requests or governmental authorities when legally required;
• Preventing fraud, misuse, unauthorized access, or other unlawful activity; and
• Enforcing our agreements, policies, and rights.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

5. Legal and Business Purposes

Auriné may process personal information when reasonably necessary to:

• Respond to a request or application;
• Take steps toward entering into a representation agreement;
• Perform an existing representation agreement;
• Administer a professional relationship;
• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations;
• Protect Auriné, its models, clients, employees, contractors, and business partners; or
• Pursue legitimate business interests consistent with applicable law.

Where consent is required by applicable law, Auriné will obtain consent before processing the information for the applicable purpose.

6. Sharing of Personal Information

Auriné may disclose personal information to third parties when reasonably necessary for legitimate agency operations.

Depending on the circumstances, recipients may include:

• Clients and prospective clients;
• Brands and advertising agencies;
• Photographers and videographers;
• Production companies;
• Casting professionals;
• Event or production organizers;
• Professional service providers;
• Technology and talent-management platforms;
• Website, hosting, email, cloud-storage, and communications providers;
• Accounting, legal, insurance, or professional advisors;
• Payment processors;
• Government authorities or law enforcement when legally required; and
• Other service providers acting on Auriné's behalf.

Auriné seeks to limit disclosures to information reasonably necessary for the applicable purpose.

We do not sell, rent, or provide personal information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

7. Government-Issued Identification

Government-issued identification may contain sensitive identifying information.

When Auriné requests identification from a model, the information will be used only for legitimate purposes such as identity verification, age verification, contract administration, agency records, compliance, or other purposes reasonably related to the model's professional relationship with Auriné.

Auriné will take reasonable measures to restrict access to identification information to individuals who have a legitimate business need to access it.

Models should not send Social Security numbers or other highly sensitive information unless specifically requested through an appropriate and secure process.

Auriné does not require a Social Security number merely to submit an initial model application.

8. Sensitive and Biometric Information

Auriné does not intentionally collect biometric identifiers such as fingerprints, retina scans, iris scans, voiceprints, or scans of hand or face geometry as part of its ordinary model application process.

Ordinary photographs, digitals, height, weight, hair color, eye color, and physical descriptions are not, by themselves, treated as biometric identifiers under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.

If Auriné ever intends to collect or process biometric identifiers or biometric information in a manner regulated by applicable law, Auriné will provide any notices and obtain any consent required by law before doing so.

9. Cookies and Website Technologies

Auriné may use basic website technologies that are necessary for the operation, security, functionality, and performance of aurineagency.com.

Our website may also use third-party services that process limited technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, or website usage information.

Auriné does not intentionally use cookies to sell personal information or provide third parties with personal information for their independent advertising purposes.

If our use of cookies or tracking technologies changes materially, this Privacy Policy may be updated accordingly.

10. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services, including social media platforms.

Examples may include Instagram or other websites used for professional or casting purposes.

Auriné does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites.

When you interact with a third-party website or platform, that platform's own privacy policy and terms may apply.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing personal information.

11. Data Retention

Auriné retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to administer contractual and business relationships, to maintain appropriate agency records, or as required or permitted by applicable law.

Different categories of information may be retained for different periods.

For example:

Applicants and scouting submissions: Information may generally be retained for a reasonable period necessary to evaluate the application, maintain a scouting pool, respond to future opportunities, or satisfy business and legal requirements.

Represented models: Information may be retained for the duration of the representation relationship and for a reasonable period afterward for contractual, accounting, legal, dispute-resolution, recordkeeping, or compliance purposes.

Contracts and agency records: Certain records may be retained longer when necessary to document contractual relationships, transactions, commissions, bookings, or legal obligations.

Government-issued identification: Identification information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

A request for deletion does not necessarily require Auriné to delete information that we are legally required or otherwise permitted to retain.

12. Data Security

Auriné takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, misuse, or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Accordingly, Auriné cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the internet or stored electronically.

If Auriné determines that a security incident requires notification under applicable law, Auriné will provide notice as required by applicable law.

13. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law and your location, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information, including the ability to:

• Request access to personal information we maintain about you;
• Request correction of inaccurate information;
• Request deletion of certain personal information;
• Request information about how your personal information is used or disclosed;
• Object to certain processing activities where applicable;
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; and
• Request other rights provided by applicable law.

These rights may be subject to legal exceptions and limitations.

To submit a privacy request, contact:

bookings@aurineagency.com

Auriné may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests, particularly requests involving sensitive information or account records.

14. Requests for Deletion

You may request that Auriné delete personal information that we maintain about you.

However, Auriné may retain information when necessary or permitted for:

• Contractual obligations;
• Accounting and financial records;
• Legal compliance;
• Dispute resolution;
• Fraud prevention;
• Security purposes;
• Establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims;
• Maintaining records required by applicable law; or
• Other legitimate business purposes permitted by law.

If information cannot be deleted because of a legal or legitimate business requirement, Auriné will retain it only as reasonably necessary for that purpose.

15. Illinois Privacy and Employment-Agency Compliance

Auriné operates in Illinois and may be subject to applicable Illinois laws and regulations governing employment agencies, privacy, data security, and professional services.

Illinois law requires licensed employment agencies to maintain certain records concerning job orders and applicants who are offered or promised employment and sent to obtain a job or interview. Auriné maintains agency records as reasonably necessary for its operations and applicable legal obligations.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to limit any rights or protections provided to individuals under applicable Illinois law.

16. Data Breach Notification

If Auriné experiences a security breach involving personal information that triggers a notification obligation under applicable law, Auriné will provide any required notification in accordance with the applicable legal requirements.

Illinois law contains specific requirements concerning notification following certain breaches of personal information.

17. Children's Privacy

Auriné Agency's model representation services are intended for individuals who meet the agency's eligibility requirements.

Auriné does not knowingly collect personal information from children for model representation purposes.

Our agency currently accepts models who are 18 years of age or older.

If you believe that a minor has submitted personal information to Auriné without appropriate authorization, please contact us at:

bookings@aurineagency.com

18. International and Out-of-State Applicants

Auriné may receive applications and communications from individuals located outside Illinois or outside the United States.

When personal information is submitted from another jurisdiction, Auriné may process that information in the United States and in connection with its business operations.

Individuals located in jurisdictions with privacy laws providing additional rights may have those rights to the extent applicable to Auriné's activities and required by law.

19. Professional Communications

Auriné may communicate with models and applicants through email, telephone, text messages, social media, talent-management platforms, or other professional communication channels.

Communications may concern:

• Applications;
• Castings;
• Bookings;
• Availability;
• Representation;
• Contracts;
• Agency policies;
• Professional opportunities; and
• Administrative matters.

Auriné may retain such communications when reasonably necessary for agency administration, contractual purposes, dispute resolution, legal compliance, or recordkeeping.

20. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Auriné may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

• Our services;
• Our data practices;
• Technology;
• Applicable laws and regulations; or
• Agency policies.

When changes are made, Auriné will update the "Last Updated" date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy.

We encourage users to periodically review this page.

21. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to submit a privacy request, or have concerns about the handling of your personal information, please contact:

Auriné Agency
Chicago, Illinois
Email: bookings@aurineagency.com

Last Updated: August 28, 2026