Privacy Policy

Rogue Talent ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you use the Rogue Talent platform. We are registered in England and Wales and comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Data controller

Rogue Talent is the data controller for personal data processed through the Platform. Contact: privacy@roguetalent.co.

2. What data we collect

We collect: account information (name, email, date of birth, phone number); identity verification data (photo ID); profile information (measurements, portfolio images, location, professional details); transaction data (booking history, payment records); technical data (IP address, browser type, device information); and communications (messages sent through the Platform, support requests).

3. How we use your data

We use your data to: operate and improve the Platform; verify user identities; facilitate bookings and process payments; communicate with you about your account and bookings; enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines; comply with legal obligations; and detect and prevent fraud or abuse.

4. Legal basis for processing

We process your data on the following bases: performance of a contract (to provide the Platform and process bookings); legitimate interests (to improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure platform safety); legal obligation (to comply with applicable laws); and consent (where you have opted in to marketing communications).

5. Data sharing

We share data with: other users (your public profile information is visible to other Platform users); payment processors (Stripe, for payment processing); identity verification providers; hosting and infrastructure providers; and law enforcement or regulators where required by law. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Data retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active, plus a reasonable period thereafter to comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes. Identity verification data is retained for 3 years after account closure. Transaction records are retained for 7 years as required by financial regulations.

7. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to: access your personal data; rectify inaccurate data; erase your data (subject to legal retention requirements); restrict processing; data portability; object to processing; and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact privacy@roguetalent.co.

8. Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure payment processing via Stripe, and access controls on internal systems.

9. International transfers

Your data may be processed outside the UK where our service providers operate. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions.

10. Cookies

We use essential cookies to operate the Platform and analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our service. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Platform.

12. Contact and complaints

For privacy enquiries: privacy@roguetalent.co. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.