How We Keep Your Photos Safe for 10+ Years

We design storage and processes to preserve photos for decades. Here are the core practices that make long-term preservation reliable and affordable.

Durable storage with redundancy

Archival Storage: Designed for eleven 9s durability (that's 1 in 1 billion chance of data loss) with geographic redundancy, meaning multiple copies across facilities.
Multiple backups: Metadata and indexes are replicated across DynamoDB and periodic snapshots are retained.

Data protection and integrity

Checksums and integrity checks: Files are validated on upload and periodically to detect bit rot.
Versioning and immutable backups: Critical assets are stored with versioning to protect against accidental deletion.

Security and privacy

Encryption at rest: All data is encrypted using AES-256 (server-side) and transport is secured via TLS.
Access controls: Only authorized users can access your photos through secure authentication.

Tested retrieval workflows

Planned retrieval tiers: We support express/cost-effective restores with clear pricing and ETA estimates.
Notifications & temporary pre-signed URLs: Users are notified when restores complete and URLs expire after the access window.

Operational practices

Monitoring & audits: Automated alerts, logging, and periodic audits to ensure backups are healthy.
Cleanup & lifecycle: Lifecycle policies move data to archival tiers and remove expired temporary artifacts.

Why MemoriesForever Excels

What sets MemoriesForever apart is our commitment to combining these robust backend practices with user-friendly features. While other archival services may offer durability, they often lack intuitive interfaces or AI tools. We provide seamless uploads, AI-powered organization, and image sharing, all backed by the highest standards of security and longevity. This holistic approach ensures your photos are not just stored safely but remain accessible and enjoyable for generations.

Final thoughts

Long-term data preservation is a mix of durable storage, operational discipline, and thoughtful user workflows. Memories Forever combines all three so your photos remain accessible, and safe, for generations.