ModelBackers

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide when creating an account (name, email, profile details), making pledges (payment information processed by Stripe), and using the Platform (usage data, device information).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Platform
  • Process payments and deliver photo rewards
  • Send campaign updates and platform notifications
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Prevent fraud and enforce our terms

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:

  • Stripe — for payment processing
  • Campaign creators — limited backer info needed for reward delivery
  • Service providers — who help us operate the Platform (hosting, email)
  • Legal authorities — when required by law

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. Payment information is handled entirely by Stripe and never stored on our servers. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. If analytics are enabled, we use privacy-focused analytics (Plausible) that do not use cookies or track personal data.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and download your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Object to processing of your data for certain purposes

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. After account deletion, we may retain certain data for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or fraud prevention for up to 12 months.

8. Children's Privacy

ModelBackers is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at privacy@modelbackers.com.