Legal & Compliance

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2026

SMS / Mobile Messaging Privacy Policy

SMS Consent and Mobile Data Privacy:

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

If you provide your phone number to receive photo gallery access, picture day reminders, or order updates, your mobile phone number will be used solely for communications from I Hate Picture Day. You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP.

1. Introduction & Overview

At I Hate Picture Day (operated at https://www.ihatepictureday.com), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website, register for picture days, access photo galleries, and order sports prints and digital media.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical mailing address for order shipment.
  • Athlete & League Details: Athlete name, jersey number, team, coach, age group, or school affiliation necessary to identify photos and organize team galleries.
  • Order & Transaction Records: Products purchased, package selections, and payment confirmation (payment card information is securely processed directly by our payment processor and is not stored on our servers).
  • Photographs & Images: Images captured during picture days and sporting events for proofing and product fulfillment.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect strictly to:

  • Create, match, and provide access to your athlete's photo galleries.
  • Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and gallery notifications via email and/or SMS (with your explicit consent).
  • Fulfill orders for physical photo prints, banners, big heads, and digital downloads.
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.

4. Information Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to any third parties. We share information only with trusted service partners strictly necessary to operate our services (e.g., professional photo printing labs, secure payment gateways, and communications providers).

As stated above, all mobile phone data and text messaging opt-in consent is strictly excluded from sharing; no mobile originator opt-in data will be shared with third parties or affiliates under any circumstances.

5. Data Security & Storage

We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard your personal data and images against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

6. Your Rights & Opt-Out Choices

You may at any time request to review, update, or delete your contact details by contacting us. To opt out of mobile text updates, simply reply STOP to any text message from us. To opt out of emails, click the unsubscribe link in any email communication or reach out to our team.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:

I Hate Picture Day

maxx@ihatepictureday.com

936-676-8613

Lufkin, Texas & East Texas