This FAQ covers the following topics:

• Privacy
• Things to remember when 'Masking' an image
• Mask a Photo via Submission
• Mask an Existing Card Image
• How to use Mask Editor

Privacy

When uploading images to your Self Service app, you are in complete control of how much information you share with the Trades Wallet Community. 

• Public Cards: For cards or certifications that are required to be presented to a potential employer, you'll simply upload a 'Public Card'.
  
  For more information on uploading a 'Public' card to your Wallet, click here.

• Private Cards: You may wish to keep the card or certification completely 'Private' - visible only to you. A card that is marked 'Private' within a Wallet is not shared with the Trades Wallet Community unless expressly directed by you.
  
  For more information on uploading a 'Private' card to your Trades Wallet, click here.
  
  
• Mask a Photo: If you deem the information contained within a relevant submission sensitive, or private, you may choose to 'Mask' these details (i.e. the address listed on your Government Issued ID).

Things to remember when 'Masking' an image...

You are NOT permitted to edit any portion of your submitted 'Profile Picture' as this will be presented to potential employers, however, masking relevant details of your Government ID and any submitted Card images is permitted.

When deciding to 'Mask' or hide relevant portions of your submitted images remember:

• GOVERNMENT ID is used by an administrator, assigned by your Union or organization, to confirm your identity. As such, leave your 'Full Name' and 'ID Image' clear of any markings. 
  
  
• PUBLIC CARD details such as the Title, ID, Issued and Expires dates are required for approval by your Union or organization. Hiding relevant details could result in the submission being rejected. 

Mask a Photo 

There are (2) ways to 'Mask' an image within the Self Service profile:

(1) Via a new 'Submission'

When uploading a new submission via the Self Service application you will utilize the camera to take a picture of your Government ID (for initial Profile Submissions) or of the physical card or certification the new card entry is based on.

Upon taking a picture, you can review, edit, and then either approve or reject the image prior to submission:

1. To hide a section of the image, select the 'Mask Photo' button:
   
   
   
   
2. You will be brought to the 'Photo View' window where you can 'Mask' the photo as necessary.
   
   NOTE: Details of how to use the 'Mask' editor are outlined below. 
   
   
   
   
3. You can 'Cancel' at any time, or select the 'Apply' to save the edits to the image:
   
   
   
   
4. When you have finished redacting the image, select the 'Accept' button:
   
   
5. Continue to process the rest of your submission. 

(2) Mask an Existing Card Image 

Alternatively, you may wish to 'Mask' an image previously existing within your Trades Wallet.

NOTE: In order to 'Mask' an existing image within your Trades Wallet you must be signed in using your 'Verified' credentials. For more information on how 'sign in' using your your email address, click here. 

1. Navigate to the 'Cards' tab of your Wallet and select the relevant 'Card' entry to view the details:
   
   
   
   
2. Within the 'Card' details, you will find the images that have been associated to this card, followed by the relevant details entered against the 'Card':
   
   
3. Tap on the image you would like to 'Mask'. The image will be presented within a viewer where you can select the 'Mask Photo' button:
   
   
   
   
4. You will be brought to the 'Photo View' window where you can 'Mask' the photo as necessary.
   
   NOTE: Details of how to use the 'Mask' editor are outlined below. 
   
   
   
   
5. When you're happy with the image, select the 'Apply' button OR you can choose to 'Cancel':
   
   
   
   
6. Select the 'Back' button to return to the 'Card' details page:
   
   
   
   
7. You should now note the 'Card' image is save with the updated 'Masking' applied:
   
   
   
   
   

Using the 'Mask' Editor 

Whether uploading a new image OR selecting an existing image from your Trades Wallet, you will be presented with the following 'Image View'. 

1. Select the 'Mask Photo' button to begin the process of redacting your image:
   
    
   
   
2. If this is the FIRST time you are masking an image, you will be presented with the following instructional overlay:
   
   
   
   To 'Mask' sensitive areas of your photo you will simply use your finger to draw directly on the image on your screen. Trades Wallet will redact the area around the line you have drawn. For example:
   
   

   Straight Line:

   Drawing a straight horizontal or vertical line will result in the following masking to be applied:

    

   
   
   
   
   

   Diagonal Line:

   Drawing a diagonal line will result in the following masking to be applied: