Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 9, 2026

Growing Up Media ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of school administrators, staff, parents, and students. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit www.growingupmedia.com or use our photography services.

1. Information We Collect

A. School Administrator Inquiries

When you submit an inquiry form or contact us on our website, we collect personal details necessary to process your request, including:

  • First and Last Name

  • School / Early Learning Center Name & Role

  • Email Address & Phone Number

  • Student Enrollment Numbers & Preferred Picture Day Timeline

B. Student & Parent Data (Picture Day Services)

To facilitate picture day logistics, online gallery access, and order fulfillment, we process minimal required student information provided by partner schools or parents (such as student first name, class/room name, and parent contact email).

C. Website Cookies & Analytics

We use essential cookies and standard anonymized analytics through our web host (Squarespace) to ensure core website functionality, secure navigation, and traffic monitoring.

2. Protecting Children's Privacy

Child safety and data privacy are our highest priorities:

  • Private Access: Student galleries are password-protected using unique access codes provided exclusively to authorized parents and guardians.

  • No Public Marketing: We never sell, trade, or publicly publish images of minors on our website, social media, or marketing materials without explicit, written opt-in consent from a parent or legal guardian.

  • Compliance: Our operations strictly adhere to applicable state and federal child privacy principles and data security standards.

3. Online Gallery & Order Processing

For online proofing and order fulfillment, client galleries and transactions are processed through our secure third-party portal partner, GotPhoto Inc..

  • Any payment details (credit card numbers, billing addresses) entered during photo ordering are handled directly through PCI-compliant payment processors.

  • Growing Up Media does not store or process credit card numbers on our servers.

4. How We Use Information

We use collected information strictly to:

  • Respond to school administrator inquiries and schedule picture day dates.

  • Deliver digital image galleries and fulfill print orders.

  • Communicate order updates and provide customer support to parents.

  • Maintain the security and integrity of our website and photo hosting systems.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal or student information to third parties, data brokers, or advertisers.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party providers solely as necessary to operate our services:

  • GotPhoto Inc. (Online gallery hosting, proofing, and order processing)

  • Professional Print Labs & Mail Carriers (Direct-to-home order printing and delivery)

  • Website Hosting & Infrastructure (Squarespace web hosting and security)

All third-party partners are bound by contract to protect user data and use it only to fulfill specified operational services.

6. State Privacy Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction (including residents of New Jersey, California, and other states with applicable data privacy statutes), you have specific rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Know & Access: You have the right to request information regarding the personal data we collect, use, or disclose.

  • Right to Correction & Deletion: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal data or delete personal information collected in connection with our services.

  • Right to Opt-Out / No Sale of Data: Growing Up Media does not sell, rent, or trade personal or student data to third parties, target market to minors, or engage in profiling for commercial purposes.

  • Non-Discrimination: We will never discriminate against any user for exercising their legal privacy rights.

7. Data Retention & Security

We implement industry-standard administrative, physical, and technical security measures—including fully background-checked personnel—to safeguard student and client information. Gallery archives and contact records are retained only as long as necessary to fulfill orders, maintain customer service, or satisfy statutory record-keeping requirements.

8. Your Rights & Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need assistance regarding student gallery records, please contact us directly:

Growing Up Media

Email: privacy{@}growingupmedia.com

Website: www.growingupmedia.com