Help Center
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?+
Video uploads are included with Membership. Free accounts can upload photos only.
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.
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.
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?+
Up to 75 photos, 3 collections, and 5GB of storage. Video uploads are not included.
What is included in Membership?+
$199 per year for unlimited photos, unlimited collections, video uploads, and up to 1TB of storage.
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.
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?+
Contact us and we will help you download a full copy of your photos, videos, and collection structure.
How do I delete my account?+
Contact us and we will walk you through exporting first, then permanently deleting your account, your media, and your personal data. Deletion is final.
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
- Within 24 hours
- Account access & billing
- 1 business day
- General questions & bugs
- 1 to 2 business days
- Data export & deletion requests
- Acknowledged in 2 business days, completed within 30 days
Illegal content, a minor at risk, or an active security vulnerability. Email info@vaultmomento.com with URGENT in the subject.
Sign in problems, payment failures, refunds, and subscription changes.
How to questions, upload or playback issues, and feature requests.
We confirm your identity first, then export or permanently delete as requested.
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.
Still need help?
Send us a quick note and we'll follow up at your email.