Data storage
All data is stored in the cloud on Amazon Web Services (AWS) servers in Frankfurt, Germany. Three copies of your data are kept across distributed data centers in Germany at all times. AWS provides industry-leading infrastructure security including a dedicated firewall, key-based SSH authentication, and continuous monitoring. The hosting environment is regularly updated and actively checked for potential intrusions.Encryption
Every connection to Raindrop.io is encrypted over HTTPS with RSA 2048-bit keys. The security configuration supports modern standards including Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) and SHA-256 digests, earning a Qualys SSL rating of “A”.Backups & data recovery
Your data is continuously backed up. In the event of a failure, it can be restored to any point in time within the past year. On top of that, you can create your own backups at any time — see Export & backup for details.Access control
- Your collections are private by default — no one can see them unless you explicitly make them public or share with collaborators
- Uploaded files require authentication to access. Even if someone gets a direct link, it is temporary and expires after 10 minutes
- Two-factor authentication is available for an extra layer of login security
Privacy & business model
Raindrop.io is an independent, bootstrapped product with over 13 years on the market — no investors, no corporate parent. Revenue comes entirely from Pro subscriptions. There is no advertising, no data mining, and no selling of user data — your information is used only to run the service. For full legal details, see the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.FAQ
Where exactly is my data stored?
Where exactly is my data stored?
On Amazon Web Services (AWS) servers in Frankfurt, Germany. Three copies are maintained across distributed data centers.
Is my data encrypted?
Is my data encrypted?
All connections between you and Raindrop.io are encrypted over HTTPS with RSA 2048-bit keys, Perfect Forward Secrecy, and SHA-256 digests.
Can someone access my uploaded files directly?
Can someone access my uploaded files directly?
No. File access requires authentication, and direct links are temporary — they expire after 10 minutes. Collections are private unless you explicitly share them.
Does Raindrop.io sell my data?
Does Raindrop.io sell my data?
No. Revenue comes from Pro subscriptions. There is no advertising or data selling.
What happens if something goes wrong with the servers?
What happens if something goes wrong with the servers?
Data is backed up continuously and can be restored to any point within the past year. Three copies are always maintained across multiple data centers.
How can I delete my data?
How can I delete my data?
You can delete your account at any time. You can also email info@raindrop.io to request data deletion.
Related
Authentication
Manage sign-in methods, passwords, and 2FA
Export & backup
Download your data or set up automatic backups
Transfer & delete
Move data between accounts or remove your account