Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Stitchli Society ("we," "our," or "us") operates a private, curated membership platform dedicated to connecting fashion designers, models, and industry visionaries. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data and creative assets you share within our ecosystem.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, disclosed, and safeguarded when you visit our website, apply for membership, or interact with our private directory and showcases.

2. Information We Collect

Due to the curated nature of our community, we collect both public and confidential member data to verify identity and maintain professional standards:

• Application Data: Full name, email address, WhatsApp number, city, professional role, portfolio links, Instagram/LinkedIn handles, biography, membership motivation, and consent records.
• Member Profile Content: Editorial photographs, lookbooks, design sketches, agency affiliations, and biography details provided voluntarily for member showcases.
• Usage & Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and interaction logs collected via essential analytics cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process collected data exclusively for legitimate community operations:

• Evaluating membership applications during our editorial review process.
• Curating member spotlights, collaborative opportunities, and private directory listings.
• Sending critical membership notifications, invitations to private showcases, and community updates.
• Protecting the community against unauthorized access, imposter profiles, or spam.
• Contacting applicants about review decisions, requests for information, approval, and access to the community.

4. Media Rights & Image Protection

Portfolios and editorial imagery showcased on Stitchli Society remain the exclusive intellectual property of the respective designers, models, and photographers. We do not sell, license, or monetize your images to third parties, AI training repositories, or data brokers.

5. Data Sharing & Confidentiality

We strictly limit data disclosure. Member information is shared only under the following circumstances:

• Within the Private Network: Verified members can view approved directory profiles for collaboration purposes.
• Service Providers: Trusted third-party hosting, security, and email infrastructure providers who operate under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or legal process to protect the rights, property, and safety of our members.

6. Your Data Rights

Regardless of your jurisdiction, Stitchli Society grants all members the following controls over their personal data:

• Right to access, edit, or update your member profile at any time.
• Right to request full erasure (deletion) of your portfolio, account, and application history.
• Right to opt-out of marketing and non-essential community newsletters.

To exercise your data rights, contact our curation team directly at privacy@stitchlisociety.com.