Graduation memories are precious, and your guests trust you with them. This Privacy Policy explains what information GraduateWall collects, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Who We Are
GraduateWall ("GraduateWall," "we," "us," or "our") is a graduation photo-sharing platform operated by BillCore, LLC, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. This policy applies to graduatewall.com and the services we provide through it.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide
- Account information — when you create a graduation wall, we collect your name, email address, and password.
- Wall content — the photos, videos, audio messages, written guestbook notes, names, dates, and any AI caricatures you and your guests add to a wall.
- Payment information — when you purchase a subscription or an AI Caricature package, payment is processed by our payment provider (Stripe). We do not store your full card number on our servers.
- Communications — messages you send us by email or through our contact options.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data — basic information about how you interact with the site, such as pages visited and actions taken.
- Device and log data — IP address, browser type, and similar technical details.
- Cookies and similar technologies — used to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and understand how the site is used.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Create, host, and maintain your graduation wall and gallery.
- Generate QR codes, process uploads, and power features like the AI Caricature Photo Booth.
- Process payments and manage your subscription and any add-on packages.
- Send you service-related emails, such as confirmations, upload notifications, and reminders.
- Respond to your questions, feedback, and support requests.
- Improve the security, reliability, and features of our service.
- Comply with legal obligations.
4. AI Caricature Photo Booth
When you or your guests use the AI Caricature Photo Booth, a selfie image is processed by a third-party AI image-generation service (such as OpenAI) to create a stylized caricature. These images are used solely to generate the caricature and to save it to your wall gallery. We do not use guest selfies for advertising, and we do not sell them. If you have questions about how a specific image is handled, contact us at [email protected].
5. Your Wall Privacy Controls
Your graduation wall can be kept private with an optional password, so only invited guests can enter and contribute. As the wall owner, you can hide, delete, or approve posts and messages. Guests can contribute photos, videos, audio, and messages without creating an account.
6. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in these limited circumstances:
- Service providers — trusted vendors who help us operate the platform, such as hosting, cloud storage, payment processing, AI image generation, and email delivery, who are bound to protect your information.
- Legal requirements — when required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others.
- Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to this policy.
7. Data Retention
We keep your wall content for as long as your wall is active. During a free trial, your wall stays active for collecting memories. With a paid subscription, your wall remains online as a permanent memory archive the graduate can revisit for years. You may download your content or request deletion at any time.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, download, or delete your personal information, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. You can also manage much of your content and account directly from your dashboard.
9. Security
We use industry-standard safeguards to protect your information, including encrypted connections and secure cloud storage. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we work hard to protect your memories and continually improve our protections.
10. Children's and Minors' Privacy
Graduation parties often involve minors, including high school graduates who may be under 18. GraduateWall accounts must be created and managed by an adult (the party host or a parent or guardian). We do not knowingly allow children under 13 to create accounts, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.
If guests upload photos that include minors, the account holder is responsible for having the right to share those images. If you believe content involving a minor has been shared without appropriate consent, contact us at [email protected] and we will take appropriate steps to address it.
11. International Visitors
GraduateWall is operated from the United States. By using our service, you understand that your information may be processed in the United States and other countries that may have different data protection laws than your own.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Significant changes will be communicated through the site or by email where appropriate.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please reach out at [email protected].