You don’t store files in a cloud yet? Perhaps, very soon those who would answer negatively to this question can be at risk of being in minority.

After cloud services had presented their mobile applications, their convenience became even more obvious.

If you want to read a book on a smartphone being far from home, you just have to use an app and download necessary book from the house PC.

If you forgot an important document at home, it may appear in a minute in the synchronized folder on your laptop.

Using an online storage you can get access to all your data via compatible devices (smartphone, iPad, iPhone, Kindle etc.). You can store music collections, share business info, work-related documents, private files and manage expenses. This list of functions seems to be endless.

So, what is the most obvious plus of cloud storages?

1. The possibility of data loss tends to zero

An average user rarely makes copies of the data. And in case of data loss, he or she has no option but to regret there’s no backup copy.

2. Extremely simple adjustment of the general data access

To make similar adjustments on the local computer, certain level of knowledge is necessary. In a cloud system adjustment of the general access may be resolved into two-three clicks of the mouse. However, there’s a serious con – losing control over the data. Despite convenience, it is necessary to take into consideration the consequences connected with privacy. This means that we need to select cloud storage provider more accurately.

4Sync Privacy

4Sync will not attempt to access your files at any time unless explicitly instructed to do so by you. We do not own the contents of your virtual drive. We will allow your files to be downloaded according to your security settings. 4Sync has extensive security measures in place to protect your files while stored on our servers and we will prosecute any attempt to access this information without authorization.

We do not share cookies or any other type of information with any other companies.

Any information collected and processed with 4Sync is treated with the utmost confidentiality. 4Sync will not sell or rent out any personal information gathered from clients. We will make no public release of any personal information that is collected through our proprietary file sharing tool. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, to maintain data accuracy and to ensure the appropriate use of information, we have put into place physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard the information that we collect online. We use encryption when collecting or transferring data. Automated and scheduled backups for premium users make the service considerably more reliable. On-site security includes closed circuit video monitoring, alarmed doors with secure card-key access, monitored 24×7.

If you have any questions or comments about our Privacy Policy you can read more HERE or contact us at support@4Sync.com.

However below you can see our ideas how to control clouds and thus protect private information by yourself.

How To Control Clouds

1. Think before upload

When you upload private information on a remote server, don’t forget about risks. The cloud is perfect for storing emails, photos and films; however we don’t advise to store private information like birth certificates, tax declarations and other important documents.

2. Read more about your providers and their policy

3. Save copies

If you decided to upload files to a cloud, always leave spare copies. Especially it concerns family photos and a home video.

4. Keep it in a secret

It is reasonable to treat your online storage the same as mail account. User names and passwords need to be stored in a secret and changed from time to time.

Instead of the conclusion

Many people still don’t store files in a cloud because they consider that it is risky. Actually storing them only on a HDD can be even more reckless. Backup copies on external media are also good, but in case of such emergencies as fire for example, they also won’t be safe.

And if you refuse cloud synchronization of the data only because you consider some services not safe enough, it is necessary to learn about their security conditions. 4Sync has a competitive advantage: it has a very serious approach to data security.