Talk:Photobucket

Recent revert
User:No Great Shaker recently reverted me with very dubious arguments Removal of content without sufficient reason (take to talk page and discuss there) and failure to use approved citation style (bare urls are deprecated). Anyone that cares to look at our recent history at Talk:Norway Debate will immediately understand this user is scouring my edit history trying to start a beef. Let's just calm down for a week before we address this silliness, shall we? CapnZapp (talk) 20:44, 11 May 2022 (UTC)
 * I have a valid WP:CIR concern about this person and, having tried to deal with the problems he is causing at Norway Debate, I decided it would be prudent to see if he is causing more problems elsewhere. Some of his recent edits are okay, so no action is necessary, but the changes he has made to the lead of this article are not, so I've reverted them for the reasons given. I am not "trying to start a beef"; I am trying to protect the site's articles from disruptive editing. And accusing another editor of silliness is a breach of WP:CIVIL and WP:NPA.  NGS  Shakin' All Over 21:56, 11 May 2022 (UTC)

Replace old logo
The brand went through a major refresh in early 2023 and I've included a link to the new logo: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1E3X1AJa5LeMexUa9b1I4yr3fvkSGbXqy JBKistner (talk) 22:44, 21 March 2023 (UTC)

Uncritical article / potential COI editing to sanitize article and deflect criticism
Please have a look at recent editing history and assess whether we are succeeding in keeping our article uncensored and critical (assuming reliable sources back us up, of course).

Photobucket was heavily criticized back in 2017 (for instance The Verge reported they were accused of blackmail, their words not mine), and lost a substantial amount of their user base, something that is barely reflected upon the article in its current form, where every instance of expanding upon this has been rolled back. The article has been criticized to read as an ad all the way back in 2008.

Even today, many years later, former users of their free service are still spammed by unending emails / veiled threats to upgrade to paid accounts or their photos will be lost. (a source).

CapnZapp (talk) 13:26, 17 September 2023 (UTC)


 * Yes, it's way too uncritical. A lot of text was deleted over the last 2 to 3 years with rather unconvincing arguments and without previous discussion. I think the continuous email bombardments need to be addressed. Also, the first troubles came way earlier, in 2014, when people started receiving mails about allegedly having exceeded their bandwith. --Maxl (talk) 17:30, 19 January 2024 (UTC)

Biometric Policy (July 2024)
Deleted our account long ago but received an email July 16, 2024 advising of updates to Photobucket.com policies. Importantly, this includes a "new Biometric Information Privacy Policy". Following is the text from that email (emphasis is theirs).

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Important Notice to Photobucket Users

We have substantially updated our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, and we have created a new Biometric Information Privacy Policy (collectively “Agreements”). Please read the updated Terms of Use and Privacy Policy carefully as they contain important changes. Additionally, please review the new Biometric Information Privacy Policy. These changes take effect on July 22nd. By continuing to use the Photobucket services such as having us store your uploaded content, after July 22nd, you consent to the updated Terms of Use, the updated Privacy Policy, and the new Biometric Information Privacy Policy.

'''We strongly urge you to review the Agreements in full. However, here are some highlights of the changes: Updated Terms of Use include:'''

Updated information on our current services, including clear definitions. Updated information on prohibited uses of the services. Updated information about the rights you grant us, including the right to the extent permitted by the laws of your region, to license or sell your Public User Uploaded Content to third parties for the scanning and processing of your Public User Uploaded Content, including extracting physical features, e.g. measurements, of your Biometric Information, solely for the purpose of artificial intelligence and machine learning training and the subsequent uses derived therefrom. Updated information on legal considerations, such as representations, warranties, indemnification, liability limitation and release, assignment rights, and choice of law and jurisdiction. Updated procedures for resolving any disputes relating to your subscription and our services, including new arbitration provisions. Users who signed up before July 22nd will have the option to opt out of the arbitration agreement within forty-five (45) days from July 22nd. To opt-out of the arbitration provision click here.

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Updated Privacy Policy includes:

Clear definitions for terms related to your privacy. Information on how we collect, use, store, transfer, and otherwise process your personal data, including information about the rights you grant us, including the right to the extent permitted by the laws of your region, to license or sell your Public User Uploaded Content to third parties for the scanning and processing of your Public User Uploaded Content, including extracting physical features, e.g. measurements, of your Biometric Information, solely for the purpose of artificial intelligence and machine learning training and the subsequent uses derived therefrom. Disclosures and information regarding region-specific privacy laws.

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New Biometric Information Policy includes:

Clear definitions related to your Biometric Information; Information about the source of Biometric Information and additional disclosures for state specific residents. Information about the rights you grant us, including the right to the extent permitted by the laws of your region, to license or sell your Public User Uploaded Content to third parties for the scanning and processing of your Public User Uploaded Content, including extracting physical features, e.g. measurements, of your Biometric Information, solely for the purpose of artificial intelligence and machine learning training and the subsequent uses derived therefrom. How to opt-out if you do not want Photobucket to sell, lease, trade, or use your Public User Uploaded Content for profit. There is an initial opt-out period that exists for forty-five (45) days from the Effective Date listed above (“Initial Opt-Out Period”) that will be prior to any license or sale taking effect. Please note that if you opt-out, Photobucket will delete your Account and all of your User Uploaded Content. If you decide to opt-out, please download and save any of your User Uploaded Content that you wish to keep and store. After the end of the Initial Opt-Out Period, you will still have the option to opt-out from granting Photobucket the right to sell, lease, trade or otherwise profit from the disclosure of your Biometric Information contained in your Public User Uploaded Content prospectively.

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'''If you do not agree with the updated Terms of Use, the updated Privacy Policy, and/or the new Biometric Information Privacy Policy, you can opt-out within forty-five (45) days of July 22nd by deleting your account. Click here to start the opt-out process or contact us at support @ photobucket.com'''

For any questions or concerns, please contact us at:

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