Most cloud storage leaves your files readable by the platform. Bigby is built differently.
Bigby stores your files with encryption at rest on UK infrastructure. We do not access, scan, or profit from what you store. If you have had your data exposed by platforms that treat it as a product, Bigby is designed around the opposite principle.
When your data is stored with a platform that treats it as a product, you become the risk
The major cloud platforms store your files in a way that lets them read, scan, and act on the contents. That is not a side effect of how they work. It is the point. Your data funds features, trains AI, and in some cases gets handed to advertisers.
Bigby stores your files in encrypted form on UK infrastructure. We do not scan the contents, and we have no commercial incentive to. A smaller, independent service with a subscription business model is a fundamentally different relationship with your data than a platform where you are the product.
Why most cloud storage leaves you exposed
Data breaches are not just a consequence of bad security on your part. They are a consequence of storing readable data with a provider that becomes a target. Here is what that actually means.
Platforms hold your keys
Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and most other cloud services encrypt your data, but they manage the encryption keys. That means they can decrypt your files on demand, and so can anyone who gains access to their systems. In a breach, the attacker inherits whatever access the platform had.
Large platforms are high-value targets
The scale that makes major cloud providers convenient is the same thing that makes them attractive targets. Hundreds of millions of users storing readable files in one place represents an enormous concentration of valuable data. Breaches of major cloud and identity providers happen regularly. The question is not whether platforms get compromised, but what is exposed when they do.
Credential compromise is not the only risk
A strong password and two-factor authentication protect your account from unauthorised login. They do not protect your files if the platform itself is compromised at a deeper level, or if the platform scans and monetises what you store as a matter of course. Choosing a provider with no commercial incentive to access your files addresses the most common risk.
Data stored outside the UK
US cloud providers store data under US jurisdiction. In the event of a breach, the legal framework governing notification, remediation, and your rights as a data subject may not be UK GDPR. Bigby stores all data on UK infrastructure under UK law, which means your rights in the event of an incident are unambiguous.
How Bigby works
Encryption at rest, UK infrastructure, and no business model built on your data
Unlike the major cloud platforms, Bigby does not scan, analyse, or profit from the files you store. Here is how that works.
01. Encrypted at rest
Your files are encrypted on our UK servers. The data stored on our infrastructure is in encrypted form, which provides meaningful protection in the event of a storage breach and ensures your files are not sitting as readable plain text on any server.
02. No access to file contents
Bigby does not access or read the contents of what you store. Unlike platforms that scan and mine your data, we have no business model that depends on reading your files. What you store remains yours, not a resource to be analysed.
03. No AI training or secondary use
Your stored content is not used for AI training, advertising targeting, or any analysis of any kind. The subscription fee covers the cost of running the service. That is the entire arrangement.
04. UK data residency throughout
All data is stored on UK-based infrastructure under UK GDPR. In the event of any incident, your rights as a UK data subject apply without ambiguity. No overseas jurisdiction, no conflicting legal framework, no uncertainty about what you are owed.
Frequently asked questions
If Bigby were breached, what would an attacker actually get?
Encrypted data. Files are stored in encrypted form, so an attacker who gained access to our file storage would encounter encrypted data rather than readable files. We separate file storage from key management. That said, Bigby uses server-side encryption rather than end-to-end encryption, which means the service holds encryption keys. For users with very high security requirements, Bigby should be considered alongside other security measures.
How does encryption affect my day-to-day use?
For day-to-day use the difference is minimal. You upload, access, and share files as you would with any cloud storage service. The encryption happens in the background without affecting how you work with your files.
I have already had data exposed in a breach. Is it too late to switch?
It is never too late to improve your storage security going forward. Switching to a storage service that does not scan or mine your data does not undo a past breach, but it does mean that files you store from this point are handled differently. Moving your most sensitive files to Bigby is a practical step you can take now.
How does Bigby handle security incidents on its own infrastructure?
Given that files are encrypted at rest, a breach of our file storage infrastructure would encounter encrypted data rather than plain text. We follow UK GDPR requirements for breach notification, including notifying the ICO within 72 hours where required, and notifying affected users where the law requires it.
What if I forget my password?
Bigby provides standard account recovery options. If you forget your password, you can reset it via your registered email address. Unlike end-to-end encrypted services, you are not at risk of being permanently locked out of your files due to a lost local key. If you need help recovering access, our support team can assist.
How does Bigby’s pricing work?
Plans start at £3.99 per month for 100 GB, billed annually. There is no free tier, no advertising, and no data monetisation. The Office plan adds document and spreadsheet collaboration from £5.99 per month. Additional storage can be added to any plan for £1.49 per month per 100 GB. Full pricing is at bigby.cloud/pricing.
Storage with no commercial reason to read, scan, or share what you store
Encrypted, UK-based cloud storage from £3.99 per month. Built for people who have already seen what happens when a platform treats their data as a product.
Annual billing · All prices in GBP · UK data residency · GDPR compliant