How can I make a photo calendar while minimizing privacy risks for family photos?
Asked 9/7/2017
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I want to create a printed calendar for my mom using photos of her grandchildren, but I’m concerned about privacy. I’ve read that some online photo-printing services may retain uploaded images on internal systems even after a user deletes them. Are there any safe, reliable options, or is there a better way to make a calendar if I want to minimize the chance that the photos are stored or accessed later?
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My answer is not exactly of what you want but replying in regard to privacy, as you are concerned about it.
You have come to know about Shutterfly that they save the images but you cannot be sure about other sites as well for the following reasons.
Somewhere you may get a suggestion about another site that doesn't save but later you may get to know that they save.
It can also happen that the site doesn't save but the site Moderators may have an access for some time. I have a site and I'm well experienced with it. This even ruins the site reputation.
It may also happen that the site's security has been breached.
If you search for some of the recent privacy breaches you will get a good idea of what I mean.
IMO it will be best if you can make the calendar on your own or ask someone you know to make one for you.
There are several formats available on the net, download them & use in any photo editing software. This will also add an extra love & affection in you work.
Originally by user67883. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
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There’s no practical way to guarantee that an online calendar/printing service will completely remove every copy of your images. Even if a company says files are deleted, there may still be temporary storage, backups, staff access, or security risks.
The safest approach is to avoid uploading sensitive family photos to a third-party service if privacy is your top concern. Instead, consider making the calendar yourself or asking a trusted local person/business to help, so you keep tighter control over the files.
If you do use an online service, don’t rely on recommendations alone. Contact the company directly and read its current terms, privacy policy, and user agreement carefully. Look specifically for language about image retention, backups, employee access, and deletion policies.
In short: no service can be assumed fully risk-free; self-producing the calendar offers the most control.
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