Actually, it doesn’t get “lost.” It gets deleted on it’s way to your inbox.
Because somewhere between 80% and 90%+ of all email is spam, mail server administrators have been forced to take various actions against the spammers, including refusing to accept email from systems send spam or look like they have a high probability of sending spam.
Although the internet mail protocol (SMTP) specifies that the mail needs to either be accepted and delivered to the user, or rejected with a rejection notice, many email servers are configured to accept the mail then silently delete it. This means that if you send an email or are expecting an email, it may simply vanish without a trace.
The only effective way to overcome this problem is to contract with an email provider that guarantees that they won’t delete your mail, or to have your own email server.
If you decide that you want your own mail server, not only will you get better control, you’ll also get increased privacy. Google, for example examines every email you send or receive to determine your interests, so they can show you targeted advertising. While this is currently more creepy than dangerous, there’s no guarantee that at some point, your information won’t fall into less-friendly hands.
If you’re having email problems or would like more privacy, we can help. Just let us know.