# LockMyPix VS Other Apps {% hint style="success" %} ***" Never mind any other app than LockMyPix if you look for real privacy "*** {% endhint %} ### Complex Security Concept Every single photo, video or document you import into LockMyPix is encrypted with **AES CTR 256**. LockMyPix does not follow the concept of other apps. It relies on **full encryption**. Simply hiding a photo or document is completely insecure. Full encryption is a guarantor of real data security. ### Your Privacy deserves the Best! LockMyPix doesn't collect your private data or send data somewhere. LockMyPix is subject to the high data protection requirements of the German authorities and is developed according to strict ethical guidelines. ### Unique Architecture Encryption is a complex and hardware-intensive process. The unique architecture of LockMyPix ensures that your Private Photo Gallery and Vault are not only absolutely safe, but also run lightning fast. No lags but full security combined with the highest comfort. {% hint style="success" %} **Tip:** Only full encryption is secure. However, storing the password and/or encrypting the password only is completely insecure {% endhint %} ### LockMyPix does not know your password Because it's insecure. A potential hacker could read the password or extract it from a hash. LockMyPix instead uses basic cryptography principles to ensure your security in any situation. ### Reliable - No matter what happens LockMyPix locks itself immediately after you leave the Vault or turn off the screen. The Vault does not appear in the list of recently opened applications and can be completely disguised. All these and many other factors are extremely important for your security and privacy. Moreover, you can customize your LockMyPix Private Photo Vault and Video Vault according to your preferences and even change tiny details. ## Established since 2013 For you. For us. For all people. Today's privacy is more important than ever! Growing danger from hacker attacks on individuals and authorities are worrying and show that our private, important and sensitive data is at constant risk of falling into the wrong hands. In 2013, we decided to develop LockMyPix - The True Private Vault for our mobiles that follows the principle of complete data security. Since then, LockMyPix has securely encrypted over 1 billion files and provides the highest possible protection. {% embed url="" %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.lockmypix.com/helpdesk/general/lockmypix-vs-other-apps.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.