Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 1, 2026

This policy explains what we collect when you use foundphotos.org and what we do with it. Operated by Found Photos.

What we collect

• Things you send us — if you contact us or submit an identification, we receive what you write, including your email if you provide it.
• Basic usage data — like most sites, our host and analytics record standard information such as pages viewed and approximate location (city-level), to understand how the archive is used.
• Cookies — see our Cookie Policy.

How we use it

To operate and improve the archive, to research and describe photographs, to respond to you, and to keep the Site secure. We do not sell your personal information.

Who we share it with

Service providers that help run the Site — for example our web host (DreamHost), image/content delivery (Cloudflare), and analytics (Google Analytics, when enabled). They process data on our behalf under their own terms.

Your choices

You can decline non-essential cookies, and you can ask us to access or delete personal information you've sent us. Depending on where you live you may have additional rights over your data — contact us and we'll do our best to honor any applicable request.

Retention & contact

We keep submissions as long as needed for the archive's research and records. Questions or requests: archive@foundphotos.org.