How end-to-end encryption works

End-to-end encryption means that only you can see your photos, not even us.

We designed Megatech photos so your files are encrypted before they leave your device, and only decrypted when you view them again.

The simple idea

• Your photos are encrypted on your device
• We store only encrypted data
• Only your password can unlock your files

This means:

• We cannot access your photos
• We cannot reset or recover your encryption
• Your privacy is fully in your control

What happens when you sign up

When you create an account:

1. Your browser generates a secure encryption key (AES-256)
2. This key is protected using your password
3. Only a locked (wrapped) version of the key is sent to our servers

We store that locked key, but we cannot unlock it.

What happens when you upload a photo

Before your photo is uploaded:

1. Your browser encrypts the file using your encryption key
2. The encrypted version (ciphertext) is sent to our servers
3. We store only the encrypted data

We never see the original photo.

What happens when you view a photo

When you open a photo:

1. The encrypted file is downloaded
2. Your browser unlocks your encryption key using your password
3. The photo is decrypted locally on your device

Only your device can turn it back into a viewable image.

What we can and cannot see

We can see:

• Your account email
• File sizes and upload activity

We cannot see:

• Your photos
• Your videos
• Your encryption key
• Your password

Important to understand

Because of end-to-end encryption:

• If you forget your password, we cannot recover your data
• We cannot reset your encryption
• You are the only one with access

This is what makes your data truly private.

Why this matters

Most cloud storage services can technically access your files.

Megatech Photos is different.

Your data is encrypted in a way that even we cannot read it, giving you true privacy and control.

In short

Your photos are:

• Encrypted before upload
• Stored securely as unreadable data
• Decrypted only on your device

Only you can see your files.