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Answers to the most common questions. Can't find what you need? Contact us or report a problem.

Getting started

What is Vault?+

Vault is a private home for your photos and videos. There are no ads, no scraping, and no training on your content. Everything you upload stays yours.

How do I upload my first photos?+

Sign in, open your Vault, and use the Upload button. You can drag and drop files, pick them from your device, or upload an entire folder at once.

How do I create a collection?+

From your Vault, choose New collection, give it a name, then add photos and videos to it. A photo can live in more than one collection.

Can I use Vault on my phone?+

Yes. Vault works in any mobile browser and can be installed to your home screen so it opens like an app, with camera and share sheet support.

Uploads & files

Which file types are supported?+

Photos in JPEG, PNG, HEIC, and WebP, and videos in MP4 and MOV, up to the per file limit on your plan.

Can I upload videos?+

Yes. Free accounts can upload video within their 5 GB pool; Paid plans add a much larger video allowance.

What happens when I delete something?+

Deleted items move to Trash for 30 days so you can restore them. After 30 days they are permanently removed.

How does search work?+

You can search by title, description, date, location, file type, and tags, and save any filter combination as a saved search.

Do downloads keep my captions, people, and keywords?+

Yes. When you download photos, your captions, named people, places, and keywords are embedded directly into the file in standard formats that Apple Photos, Google Photos, and Lightroom read. Videos include the same metadata as a small companion file inside zip downloads. Originals are always full resolution and never re-compressed.

Collections & sharing

Who can see my collections?+

Only you, plus anyone you explicitly invite. Private collections are visible to you alone, and shared collections are visible to invited members while their invitation is active.

How do I invite someone?+

Open the collection, choose Share, and enter their email. They sign in to view the collection you shared with them.

What can collaborators do?+

Owners control everything, editors can add and remove media, and viewers can only look. You can change or revoke access at any time.

Can someone help manage my whole Vault, not just one collection?+

Yes. Workspaces let you invite a trusted person — a family member or a professional photo manager — to work across your entire Vault with their own sign in. You keep ownership: billing, settings, and deletion always stay with you, and you can revoke access at any time. It's also a simple way to plan your legacy — the people you trust can already find and care for your memories.

Privacy & security

How does Vault protect my privacy?+

Your files are encrypted in transit and at rest, stored in secure cloud infrastructure, and protected by strict authentication and database level permissions. We never sell your data or show ads.

Who owns my photos and videos?+

You do. We do not claim ownership or license your content. We store and serve it on your instructions, nothing more.

Does Vault use my photos to train AI?+

No. Your photos and videos are never used to train AI models and are never shared with model trainers.

How does AI keywording work?+

AI keywording is opt in and only runs on images you choose. It generates labels you can see, edit, and remove. The labels are for you, not for improving a model.

Can Vault staff access my content?+

Access is limited to operational needs only. Staff cannot browse your personal library. If a support request requires viewing a specific file, we ask for your permission first.

Does Vault scan uploads for illegal content?+

Yes. Uploads run through automated safety checks for illegal imagery, as required by law. These checks are automated and do not profile you or your family.

Plans & billing

What is included in Free?+

5 GB of storage shared across photos and video, plus 3 collections and AI keyword search.

What is included in Essential?+

$99 per year for unlimited photos, 100 GB of video, unlimited collections, and AI keyword search.

What is included in Pro?+

$199 per year for unlimited photos, 250 GB of video, unlimited collections, AI keyword search & face grouping, and invite sharing.

What is the Custom plan?+

A tailored plan for feature-length video libraries and large-scale archives, including Legacy — a single payment for lifetime access. Contact us to set it up.

Why is there a small fee added at checkout?+

A 3.5% transaction fee covers payment processing and is shown before you confirm your purchase.

How do I change or cancel my plan?+

Open Account, then Billing, and use Manage subscription to update your payment method, change plans, or cancel.

What happens to my photos if I cancel?+

Nothing disappears. If a paid plan lapses or is canceled, your photos, videos, captions, people, and organization are retained for 12 months so you can renew and pick up where you left off. We notify you before anything is removed, and you can download your library at any time.

What happens if Vault ever shuts down?+

We plan to be here for the long term. If the service were ever discontinued, we commit to at least 12 months' notice and a practical way to download your complete library — files and metadata included — before any shutdown.

Account

How do I change my password?+

Open Account, then Settings, and choose Change password. You can also use the reset link on the sign in page.

How do I export my content?+

Open Account, then Settings, and choose Download export to save a full copy of your collection structure and media metadata. For the actual files, contact us and we will prepare a download link.

How do I delete my account?+

Open Account, then Settings, and choose Delete account. We recommend exporting first. Deletion permanently removes your account, media, and personal data and cannot be undone.

Legal

Privacy Policy+

What we collect, how we use it, and your rights. View Privacy Policy

Terms & Conditions+

The rules for using Vault and the responsibilities of both you and Vault Momento, LLC. View Terms & Conditions

Your Data+

How we think about ownership, encryption, retention, and your right to export and delete. View Your Data

Cookies & analytics+

The cookies and aggregate analytics we use, and how to control them. No ad tracking, ever. View Cookie Notice

Support & response times

Vault is supported by a real person, not a bot queue. Support runs Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm ET, excluding U.S. holidays. Messages sent outside those hours are answered the next business day.

Urgent safety reports

Illegal content, a minor at risk, or an active security vulnerability. Email info@vaultmomento.com with URGENT in the subject.

Within 24 hours
Account access & billing

Sign in problems, payment failures, refunds, and subscription changes.

1 business day
General questions & bugs

How to questions, upload or playback issues, and feature requests.

1 to 2 business days
Data export & deletion requests

We confirm your identity first, then export or permanently delete as requested.

Acknowledged in 2 business days, completed within 30 days

These are target response times, not a contractual guarantee. If you have not heard back within the window above, reply to your original message and we will prioritize it.

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