Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 5, 2026

1. Introduction

Passport Photo Ready ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website passportphotoready.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our passport photo processing service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Photos: The photos you upload for processing
  • Email Address: Used to send you your processed photos and order confirmation
  • Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe; we do not store your card details
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information for security and fraud prevention

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Process your photos to meet passport requirements
  • Send you your processed photos via email
  • Process payments through Stripe
  • Provide customer support
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • We do NOT use your photos for AI training, marketing, or any purpose other than providing you with your processed passport photo

4. Biometric Data Disclaimer

We do not perform facial recognition, identity verification, or biometric identification of any kind. Our service performs only:

  • Photo cropping and resizing
  • Background adjustment
  • Dimension formatting

We do not create, store, or process biometric identifiers or face embeddings.

5. Photo Storage and Deletion

Your uploaded and processed photos are automatically deleted from our servers within 72 hours of processing. We do not retain photos beyond this period. You may also request immediate deletion by contacting us.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Stripe: Payment processing (Stripe Privacy Policy)
  • Google (Gemini AI): Photo processing (Google Privacy Policy)
  • Google Ads: Ad performance measurement (enabled only with your consent)
  • Supabase: Secure data storage
  • Resend: Email delivery

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest. Access to your data is strictly limited to essential operations.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@passportphotoready.com

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under CCPA/CPRA:

  • Right to know what personal information we collect
  • Right to request deletion of your data
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@passportphotoready.com

10. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session while using our service. With your consent, we also use advertising cookies to measure ad effectiveness.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@passportphotoready.com