1. Why We Have This Policy
At Childway Art Space, we love sharing our creative journey through photos and social media, but we also want to make sure everyone feels safe and respected. This policy explains how we handle photography and sharing, so everyone can enjoy the experience.
2. Getting Consent for Photos
We’ll always ask for permission from parents or guardians before taking pictures or videos of children under 18. We’ll also let you know ahead of time if we plan to take photos or videos during any event or class.
3. How We Use Photos
We may use photos and videos from our events on our website, social media, or marketing materials to show off the fun! Rest assured, we’ll always make sure the images are respectful and reflect our values.
4. Sharing on Social Media
You are welcome to share your photos from our events on your social media — we love seeing them! If you’d like, use our official event hashtags to connect with our creative community.
5. Respecting Privacy
We kindly ask everyone to be mindful of others’ privacy. Please don’t take or share photos of anyone without their consent. If someone would rather not be in a photo, we’ll absolutely respect that.
6. Sharing Photos Responsibly
When sharing pictures or videos of children, please think about their safety first. Consider any risks before posting personal information.
7. Who Owns the Photos?
Any photos or videos taken at Childway Art Space belong to the photographer who took them. If we share your work on our platforms, we’ll make sure to give you proper credit!
8. Concerns About Photos?
If you ever feel uncomfortable with a photo or video, just let one of our staff know, and we’ll handle it right away.
9. Editing Photos
We ask that you don’t alter or edit photos of others in a way that could cause harm or make someone feel uncomfortable.
10. Following the Rules
We follow all data protection laws, to make sure your information is safe.
11. Keeping You Informed
Parents and guardians will be informed about our photography policy when signing up for our programs. You can also choose to opt out of photography if you’d prefer.
12. Keeping Things Up-to-Date
We’ll review this policy regularly to make sure it stays current and reflects our values.
At Childway Art Space, we want everyone to feel included, respected, and celebrated! This policy is our way of balancing privacy with the joy of sharing the creative moments that happen here.