About databackup.ie

databackup.ie exists because losing data is genuinely awful — and most people only find out how bad until it happens to them. A failed hard drive, a stolen laptop, a ransomware attack, or an accidental delete can wipe out years of photos, important documents, or a business's entire client history in seconds.

We started this site to cut through the noise. There are hundreds of backup products out there, each with its own marketing claims. Our goal is simple: give straightforward, jargon-free advice that helps Irish households and businesses figure out what they actually need — and what is worth paying for.

We focus specifically on the Irish context. That means data residency in the EU, GDPR obligations for businesses, and services that work reliably on typical Irish internet connections. We test and review products ourselves and update our recommendations when things change.

How we make money

Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click through and buy a product, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep the site running and the guides free.

Affiliate relationships never influence our recommendations. We only feature products we'd genuinely recommend to a friend. If a product isn't right for a particular use case, we say so.

Our principles

• Plain English — no unnecessary jargon
• Honest recommendations — we say when something isn't the best fit
• Ireland-first — EU data residency and GDPR compliance matter here
• Up to date — we revisit guides and picks regularly

Get in touch

Have a question, a correction, or want to suggest a product we should review? Contact us — we read everything.