Trust & Safety at PhotoCircle
Our Foundation and Top Priority
At PhotoCircle, trust isn’t just a feature—it’s our promise. We protect your private moments with industry-leading security, thoughtful moderation, and an unwavering commitment to your safety and privacy. These aren’t just policies; they’re embedded in our culture and driven by our core values.
Simplicity
Technology should simplify life, not complicate it. Our intuitive design and default-strong settings let you focus on sharing memories—while powerful security runs quietly in the background.
Connection
PhotoCircle is about people, not just photos. We empower you to share life's moments with friends and family, no matter where they are, fostering a safe and respectful environment.
Trust
This is the bedrock of PhotoCircle. We earn your trust through transparent practices, robust policies, ethical moderation, and advanced encryption that protects your private moments.
Our Commitment to You
Every day, millions of memories—from school plays to birthday parties and family reunions—are shared on PhotoCircle. We take the privilege of safeguarding these moments seriously.
Zero Tolerance for Exploitation
We act immediately on any reports of illegal or non-consensual content. Your safety is paramount.
Privacy by Design
Your circles are private spaces. We will never share your content publicly without your explicit permission.
Transparent Process
From clear reporting to rapid law-enforcement cooperation, you’ll always know how we handle concerns.
What We Don't Allow
To keep PhotoCircle a safe and respectful space for everyone, we strictly prohibit:
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- Sexually Explicit Content: This includes photographs, videos, AI-generated images, illustrations, or any other materials of a sexual nature.
- Graphic Violence: Extreme gore, bodily harm, or content that glorifies violence.
- Hate Speech & Harassment: Content targeting individuals or groups based on protected characteristics.
- Extremist Propaganda: Support for extremist ideologies or groups.
- Self-Harm & Suicide: Content that encourages or depicts self-harm.
- Spam & Malicious Content: Phishing attempts, malware, or unsolicited ads.
How We Protect Our Community
We employ a multi-layered approach to ensure your security and safety and uphold our policies.
Industry-Leading Security
Our platform is hosted in Amazon Web Service (AWS), which follows the highest security standards.
Automated Scans
We use advanced technology, like Microsoft PhotoDNA, to detect policy-violating content such as nudity or graphic violence, where legally permitted.
Privacy Compliance
We strictly adhere to local privacy laws, including GDPR, the EU AI Act, CCPA/CPRA, and PIPEDA.
