Photo Safety: Watermarks, EXIF Data, and Protecting Your Identity

Good photos help your profile—but protect your privacy first.

What to do before posting

• Remove EXIF metadata (some photos include location/device info)
• Avoid showing unique identifiers (mail, street signs, reflections)
• Use consistent watermarks if you want attribution without doxxing yourself

Safer photo habits

• Turn off location tagging in your camera settings
• Don’t reuse photos from private social accounts
• Avoid sending high-resolution originals unless you trust the recipient