RGPD in action: why your photos are better protected in France
By the Archibou team
Since the GDPR came into effect in 2018, data privacy concerns have been at the center of debate. But what does this regulation actually mean for your family photos?
GDPR gives you control over your personal data
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires companies to:
- Give you control over your data
- Not use them without your consent
- Respect your right to erasure
- Ensure transfer security
Why hosting in France makes all the difference
Storing your photos with an American giant exposes your data to the Cloud Act: this law allows US authorities to request your data, even when stored outside the United States.
With Archibou: - Your files are hosted in France, by OVH - Under French and European jurisdiction - No subcontractor subject to US law - HTTPS encryption + at-rest encryption
The Archibou vs Google Photos difference
Google Photos compresses your photos in Saver mode (the default setting) to save space. Only the Original quality option, which must be enabled explicitly, keeps your files intact — but it quickly eats into the shared 15 GB account quota.
Archibou: - Keeps your files in original format - No ad profiling, no AI training on your photos - No resale of your data, no advertising use - Guaranteed and respected right to erasure
What we concretely do
- Minimization: we only collect the necessary email
- Transparency: no cookie banners, no tracking
- Security: SSL certificates, AES-256 encryption
- Portability: open WebDAV protocols to export
Conclusion
For privacy-conscious families, GDPR is not just text: it's the guarantee that your memories stay French. Archibou is this concrete guarantee.