Clear rules for private sharing
Who can see your photos, how invitations work and what PicRove can’t protect against.
Different links do different things
An upload link lets people contribute. A view link opens the gallery. A download link also lets people keep the original files. We check the right permission whenever someone opens a photo or starts a download.
Invitation links are hard to guess, but anyone who has one can forward it. Turn off a link if it leaves your circle. This stops future access, including visits from people who used it earlier. A download already in progress may finish.
View-only access can’t stop someone taking a screenshot or saving a preview. Only share a gallery with people you trust.
Photos aren’t stored in a public folder
Photos and videos are stored outside the public website. Knowing a file’s address doesn’t let someone open it without permission.
New uploads stay hidden while we check their file type, look for malware and make sure they can be opened safely. We create smaller previews separately and leave your originals unchanged.
What encryption means here
The public service requires a secure HTTPS connection. Stored files and backups also need an encrypted server disk. This must be verified before public launch.
PicRove is not end-to-end encrypted and has not had an independent security audit. We won’t describe it as either.
Restricted admin access
Administrators need a separate sign-in with recent multi-factor authentication. The operations dashboard shows service activity and reports, without automatically opening private photos.
If something feels wrong
Report a photo or space to its organizer, or use Contact for a security issue or unlawful content. Don’t send private photos or invitation links in your first message.