Last Updated: September 9, 2026
At Growing Up Media ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information and images of the students, families, and educational institutions we serve. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.growingupmedia.comor use our online photo ordering services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to coordinate picture days, host private online galleries, and fulfill orders:
- Student & School Data: Name, grade, class/teacher, and student identification numbers provided by participating schools or parents to generate secure private galleries.
- Parent & Customer Information: Name, email address, shipping/billing address, and phone number provided when registering or placing an order.
- Photograph Data: Digital images taken during school picture day sessions.
- Payment Data: Payment transactions are processed securely through our third-party e-commerce platforms and payment processors (such as GotPhoto and Stripe). Growing Up Media does not store or process credit card numbers on our servers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data solely for business and operational purposes, including:
- Creating secure, password-protected private online galleries for parents.
- Processing, fulfilling, and shipping photo orders via our integrated print lab partners (such as H&H Color Lab).
- Communicating with parents regarding gallery access, order confirmations, shipping updates, and customer support.
- Organizing picture day logistics in coordination with school administrators.
3. Student & Child Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
We take the privacy of children under the age of 13 very seriously:
- No Public Galleries: Student photos are never placed in public or searchable web galleries. Every child's images are secured behind unique individual passcodes or private access links provided directly to verified parents or guardians.
- No Commercial Exploitation: Student images and personal data are never sold, rented, or used for commercial marketing or advertising without explicit, written opt-in parental consent.
- School & Parental Rights: Parents or legal guardians may contact us at any time to review, request deletion of, or restrict access to their child’s photographs or personal data.
4. Information Sharing & Third-Party Service Providers
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only with trusted third-party service providers necessary to operate our business, such as:
- E-Commerce & Proofing Platforms: Platforms like GotPhoto that host our secure proofing storefronts and process client communications.
- Print & Fulfillment Labs: Professional print labs (such as H&H Color Lab) that manufacture and ship physical photo products directly to your address.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
5. Data Security & Retention
We implement industry-standard physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information and student imagery. Data and images are stored securely on encrypted servers and are retained only as long as necessary to fulfill photo orders, serve returning parents, or comply with legal obligations.
6. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or correct your personal contact details.
- Request the permanent deletion of your student's photos from our active online galleries.
- Opt out of non-essential promotional email communications.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please reach out to us at:
Growing Up Media
Email: privacy{@}growingupmedia.com
Website: https://www.growingupmedia.com
