Media/Photo Policy

Media Permission

Troop 777 only publishes photos of Scouts whose families have provided permission through our troop media release form. If you prefer your child not to appear in photos, please let us know anytime; we will always honor your request.

Privacy & Safety Standards

1. 1. To protect our Scouts’ privacy: We never post full names of youth (first names only, or no names at all). 

   2. If a Scout does not have permission to appear online: Leaders will blur their face or crop them out before posting. If you see a photo that needs to be removed, email the Scoutmaster and it will be taken down quickly

   3. We avoid sharing personal information such as schools, home locations, or schedules

   4. We do not post photos that reveal exact locations in real time

   5. No geotagging or automatic location tagging

   6. Group photos are preferred when possible

What We Post

We publish images that:

1. 1. Highlight learning, teamwork, and the outdoors

   2. Show Scouts in uniform or engaging in activities

   3. Reflect the values of Scouting and the spirit of Troop 777

   4. Maintain a positive portrayal of our troop

We avoid posting

1. 1. Photos of Scouts in swimsuits or changing clothing

   2. Images that include non-Scout family members without permission

   3. Embarrassing or sensitive moments

   4. Photos showing unsafe behavior or rule violations

Parent Sharing Guidelines

Parents are welcome to take photos during events. We simply ask:

1. 1. Please ask permission before posting photos of other people’s children

   2. Do not share full names of Scouts

   3. Avoid tagging other families or revealing specific locations

   4. Keep posts respectful, positive, and aligned with BSA values

Sharing Photos With the Troop

If you’d like to contribute photos for the website or newsletter:

Upload them to our troop’s shared Google Drive folder

or

Email them to us at troop777berkeley@gmail.com

Troop leaders will review all images before posting to ensure they meet our safety and privacy guidelines.

If You Need a Photo Removed

If you’d like a photo taken down for any reason, contact us at troop777berkeley@gmail.com, and we’ll remove it promptly, no explanation needed.