Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Blueberry Studios is a UK-based webcam model agency operating at blueberrywebcammodels.co.uk. For the purposes of data protection law, we are the data controller in respect of the personal information we process about you.

You can contact us at: hello@blueberrywebcammodels.co.uk

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Application data: Full name, date of birth, email address, phone number, country of residence, nationality, stage name, and any additional information you choose to provide in your application.
• Identity verification: A clear face photo submitted for age verification purposes. We process this in accordance with legal obligations under UK law regarding adult content platforms.
• Communications: Any messages, emails, or enquiries you send us.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring pages, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.
• Cookie data: Information placed by cookies on your device — see our Cookie section below.
• Analytics data: Aggregated data about how visitors use our website, collected via Google Analytics 4.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

4. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

• Webcam platforms: Where necessary to set up your model account (stage name only — your real identity is protected).
• Payment processors: For secure payment of your earnings.
• IT service providers: Hosting, email, and website support providers who process data on our behalf under data processing agreements.
• Analytics providers: Google Analytics 4 (anonymised/aggregated usage data only).
• Legal authorities: Where required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.

All third-party processors are required to maintain appropriate security measures and process data only on our documented instructions.

5. International Transfers

Where we transfer personal data outside the UK (for example, to Google Analytics servers in the United States), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), or that transfers are covered by adequacy decisions.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

• Unsuccessful applications: We retain application data for 6 months after a rejection decision, after which it is securely deleted.
• Active model accounts: We retain data for the duration of your working relationship with us, plus 7 years for financial/legal purposes.
• Identity verification data (age verification photos): Retained only as long as legally required or you work with us, then securely deleted.
• Website analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default, adjusted in GA4 settings).
• Communications/enquiries: 2 years from last contact.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and analyse site performance. We use:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics cookies (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. These are only set with your consent.
• Preference cookies: To remember your cookie consent choice.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie banner or by adjusting your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten"), subject to legal exceptions.
• Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
• Rights related to automated decision-making: We do not make solely automated decisions that significantly affect you.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@blueberrywebcammodels.co.uk. We will respond within one calendar month.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews.

In the event of a data breach affecting your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the ICO within 72 hours where required by law.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are strictly for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we will notify active models by email. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. How to Complain

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, please contact us first at hello@blueberrywebcammodels.co.uk and we will do our best to resolve the issue.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

• Website: ico.org.uk
• Phone: 0303 123 1113
• Post: Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF