Features and Benefits

ParetoLogic Privacy Controls provides the following features and benefits:

System performance:

You can erase items that are created automatically and are temporarily cached on your system. This frees up space on your hard drive and improves computer performance.

A cache (pronounced "cash") is a temporary store of information that has been duplicated for the purpose of speeding up access to data. The original data is stored elsewhere or was computed at an earlier time. For example, when browsing web sites a cache of viewed files are stored in temporary folders and can be viewed when you are offline.

Wide range of coverage:

ParetoLogic Privacy Controls performs a Scan and Remove process using an extensive list of system and application categories. Each category has a set of items you can configure to be scanned. ParetoLogic is dedicated to broadening this coverage and passing on free updates.

Easy selection and erasure:

You can customize the scanning process by selecting which items ParetoLogic Privacy Controls scans. You can choose which items you want to erase after the scan is complete. With the click of a button, all the items are erased quickly and easily. For more information, see Scan and Remove.

See a preview of items:

Getting a preview is a good way to visually verify what you are about to delete During the scan a preview of some of the detected items is displayed. When the scan is complete you can expand the list of detected items and place your mouse cursor over an item to see a preview of the item that is about to be deleted. You can preview several different file types from images to text-based files.

Permanently shred files:

You can select items or you can drag-and-drop files to the Shred list. You can choose the level of overwriting that fits your needs. The Shred levels include Quick, Safe, and Thorough. The Quick level uses a single random overwrite pass. The Safe level makes use of overwrite technology that adheres to DoD 5220-22M specifications (the standard for permanent erasure of digital information as set by the U.S. Department of Defense). The Thorough level uses the same DoD specification and includes an extra four overwrite passes. For more information, see Advanced Shred.

Safeguards:

Erasure and permanently shredding files requires caution. ParetoLogic Privacy Controls uses safeguards to assist you in verifying the items you select are, in fact, unwanted. For more information, see: Safeguards.

Free updates:

You automatically receive free database updates for categories and, throughout the lifetime of your subscription, you also benefit from free product updates. For more information, see About Page.

ParetoLogic Privacy Controls uses a database of definitions (items that can be scanned) that are organized by categories. From time-to-time this database is updated to broaden the range of support offered.

Service and support:

ParetoLogic Privacy Controls registered customers can receive assistance from our technical support team. Our team and our services have been described by our customers as persistent, responsive, and timely. We work with you to solve problems. For more information, see How to Register.