diff --git a/modules/gallery/helpers/gallery_event.php b/modules/gallery/helpers/gallery_event.php
index 89ad6a4cc7..ae7131ae53 100644
--- a/modules/gallery/helpers/gallery_event.php
+++ b/modules/gallery/helpers/gallery_event.php
@@ -242,7 +242,7 @@ static function site_menu($menu, $theme, $item_css_selector) {
         $csrf = access::csrf_token();
         $theme_item = $theme->item();
         $page_type = $theme->page_type();
-        if ($item->is_photo() && graphics::can("rotate")) {
+        if ($can_edit && $item->is_photo() && graphics::can("rotate")) {
           $options_menu
             ->append(
               Menu::factory("ajax_link")