Our commitments: sovereignty, transparency, and ethics

SOVEREIGNTY

Technological and European

We use the open-source software Nextcloudfor storage and collaboration. This guarantees standard compatibility with many tools, without locking our users into any vendor, not even us. Our workstations run on , with no dependency on Microsoft or Apple.

• Open-source software: Open, auditable building blocks — no black boxes, no vendor lock-in.
• Local partners: We work exclusively with French and European partners:
  • OVH for hosting.
  • Clever Cloud for infrastructure deployment and hosting (PaaS).
  • Mollie for secure payments.
• Une équipe 100% française : Our developers, support and management are based in France. No outsourcing abroad.

Why does it matter? Surveillance scandals (PRISM, Cloud Act) and dependence on Big Tech show how urgent it is to take back control of our data. With Archibou, you support an alternative European, ethical, and sustainable alternative.

ETHICS

A company committed to human values

At Archibou, we place ethics and well-being at the heart of our decisions. We believe technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. That is why we favor standard, open, and interoperable solutions that respect every individual and leave them in control of their data.

Our choice of open-source software is no coincidence: it stems from our desire to do what is best for the greatest number. Open-source guarantees transparency, compatibility, and freedom. In return, we actively support open-source projects, because they are the foundation of today's and tomorrow's computing technologies.

We also care deeply about our employees' well-being, fostering a respectful and fulfilling work environment. An ethical company starts by taking care of the people who make it what it is.

TRANSPARENCY

We have nothing to hide. Our entire infrastructure is based on open-source software that anyone can inspect. Our business model is simple: you pay for storage, we provide it. No data mining, no advertising, no hidden algorithms.

• Exclusive ownership: Your files belong to you. We do not claim any ownership rights over your data. Period.
• No exploitation: We do not analyze, sell, or rent your data. No AI training on your personal files.
• Interoperability: Open protocols (WebDAV) for total freedom - your files remain accessible regardless of provider.
• No cookie banner Because we respect GDPR completely: no tracking cookies, so no consent required.

WHAT WE DON’T DO

• We don’t analyze your files for advertising purposes.
• We don’t sell your data.
• We don’t display advertising.
• We don’t use your data to train AI models.

EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING

At Archibou, an ethical company starts by taking care of the people who make it possible.

• Teletravail 100% Our team works from across France, without location constraints.
• Linux workstations Our workstations run Linux, with no dependence on Microsoft or Apple. Transparency and technological freedom every day, not just in our offering.
• No crunch culture Respect for rhythms and work-life balance.
• Equipe 100% française No offshore subcontracting - we support local expertise.