# 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.

[PhotoCircle's Trust Center](https://trust.photocircleapp.com)

## 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:

-   **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

**Industry-Leading Security**

Our platform is hosted in Amazon Web Services (AWS), which follows the highest security standards.

**Automated Scans**

We use advanced technology, like [Microsoft PhotoDNA](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/ai-technology/photodna), to detect policy-violating content such as nudity or graphic violence, where legally permitted.

**Privacy Compliance**

We are **SOC 2 Type II** certified. **NIST CSF** aligned. Supports compliance with **GDPR**, **CCPA/CPRA**, **PIPEDA**, and the **EU AI Act**.

## Questions or Concerns?

Our Trust & Safety team is here for you.

[Email Us](mailto:trustandsafety@photocircleapp.com)

[Help Center](https://faq.photocircleapp.com/)