pCloud - About us (2024)

FAQs

Is pCloud a US company? ›

Information About us

We are a company registered in Switzerland. Our registered office is at: 74 Zugerstrasse Str, 6340 Baar, Switzerland.

Tunio Zafer is the Founder & CEO at pCloud .

The files you store in pCloud are secured with 256-bit AES encryption during and after transfer. To further guarantee your files' safety, pCloud uses TLS/SSL protocol, applied when information is transferred from your device to the pCloud servers.

Based in Switzerland, we are a young forward-thinking team doing our best to make a significant impact on the rapidly growing IT market. At pCloud, we're providing the world with a comprehensive easy-to-use cloud storage solution for individuals and businesses alike.

What is pCloud? pCloud is your personal cloud space where you can store all your files and folders.

iCloud vs pCloud: Security and Privacy

However, it's important to note that iCloud backups are encrypted but can be accessed by Apple if required. On the other hand, pCloud offers client-side encryption, where the encryption keys are only known to the user, providing an additional layer of security.

With a user base of over 20 million worldwide and an industry-first LIFETIME PLAN, pCloud is a super secure online storage space for all of your memorable photos, videos, favorite music, personal and work documents.

Basic accounts can share folders with up to 25,000 subfolders or 150,000 files.

Tunio Zafer - CEO & co-founder at pCloud - Member of Finextra Research.

pCloud combines the act of buying a physical device with the security of online storage. You buy it once, you keep it for a lifetime.

How stable is pCloud? ›

pCloud is extremely safe. Not only does it use industry-standard AES 256-bit encryption, but you can also use pCloud Crypto to ensure that only you can access your files.

Regardless of what type of account you have at pCloud, we make sure your data stays secure. All of the files you store in pCloud are secured with 256-bit AES method of encrypting during and after transfer. In addition, upon transfer, pCloud also applies TLS/SSL channel protection.

pCloud makes the best of both worlds.

Even we, as a service provider, do not have access to your encrypted files.

We do not have access to the data you save, and we do not use, share or sell it to anyone. pCloud Pass uses client-side encryption to ensure your data is protected from all kinds of attacks.

Method 2: Uninstall pCloud Drive via Apps and Features/Programs and Features. Look for pCloud Drive in the list and click on it. The next step is to click on uninstall, so you can initiate the uninstallation.

pCloud Server Locations: Where Does pCloud Store Your Data? pCloud servers reside in two data regions: one in the U.S. and one in the European Union. In the U.S., pCloud's data center is located in Dallas, Texas. In the EU, its data center is located in Luxembourg.

Does pCloud have access to my encrypted files? No, pCloud has absolutely no access to your encrypted files. This is part of the client-side encryption we provide.

Even if any authorities require access to your data in the cloud, we have no way to give them such, because it is not accessible by us. This means that pCloud Encryption ensures the highest available protection for our users.

pCloud is better for privacy and private encryption but Google Drive is better if you're focused on collaboration or are already using Google products. pCloud is a good choice for privacy-conscious users as it offers its customers the option to purchase pCloud Crypto.