Cloud storage where your data actually stays in the UK. Not just a claim. A fact.
Bigby stores your files on UK infrastructure, under UK law, with encryption at rest. Born and built in the UK, funded by subscription, and with no commercial reason to read what you store.
When a provider says your data is stored in the UK, it is worth asking what that actually means
Several major cloud providers offer UK or European data residency as an option, sometimes on higher-tier plans, sometimes as a default. But data residency and data jurisdiction are not the same thing. A US company storing your data on a UK server is still a US company, still subject to US law, and still capable of being compelled to hand over your data under US legislation.
Bigby is a UK company, storing data on UK infrastructure, subject to UK law only. There is no US parent, no overseas holding structure, and no legal route by which a foreign authority can compel access to your files. Combined with a subscription business model that has no use for your data, that means your files are stored privately in the UK.
What genuine UK data residency means in practice
Data residency is not just about where a server physically sits. It is about which laws apply, who has jurisdiction, and what rights you have. Here is what makes Bigby’s UK data residency meaningful rather than cosmetic.
A UK company, not a UK server
Bigby is incorporated and operated in the UK. There is no US parent company and no overseas corporate structure. That means UK law governs the company, UK regulators have jurisdiction, and there is no legal mechanism by which a foreign government can compel Bigby to hand over data in the way it could compel a US company operating in the UK.
UK GDPR, not just GDPR-adjacent
UK GDPR gives you clear, enforceable rights over your personal data. You have the right to access, correct, and delete data held about you. You have the right to know how it is used. Because Bigby is a UK company storing data in the UK, those rights are straightforwardly enforceable without navigating multiple jurisdictions or corporate structures.
Encryption at rest on top of UK residency
UK data residency means your data is governed by UK law. Encryption at rest means your files are protected at the storage level. Together they mean your files are in the UK, under UK law, stored in encrypted form by a company with no business model that depends on accessing them.
No data harvesting, no AI training
Major cloud providers use stored content for a range of purposes beyond storage, including advertising, AI training, and product development. Bigby does not scan or use stored content for any purpose beyond storage and delivery. We charge a subscription fee. That is the entire commercial arrangement.
How Bigby works
UK storage, UK law, UK company. Encrypted at rest throughout.
Here is what Bigby’s UK data residency looks like in practice, from the moment you upload a file.
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. Stored on UK infrastructure
Your encrypted files sit on UK-based servers. They do not move to US infrastructure, they are not replicated to overseas data centres, and they are not subject to foreign data laws. UK GDPR governs their storage from the moment they arrive.
03. Governed by UK law only
Bigby is a UK company. UK law applies. There is no US CLOUD Act exposure, no overseas parent to be served with a foreign demand, and no corporate structure that puts your data outside the reach of UK GDPR protections.
04. No scanning, no secondary use
Bigby does not access, scan, or use the contents of your files. We have no advertising model, no AI training pipeline, and no commercial reason to read what you store. The subscription fee is the whole arrangement.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bigby actually a UK company or just using UK servers?
Bigby is incorporated and operated in the UK. It is not a US company with a UK data centre, or an overseas business that happens to offer UK storage as an option. The company, the team, the infrastructure, and the legal framework are all UK. That distinction matters for jurisdiction, for your data rights, and for accountability.
Does UK data residency matter even for encrypted storage?
Yes. Encryption protects the contents of your files. UK data residency means the legal framework governing your data is UK GDPR, your rights are clearly defined, and there is no foreign jurisdiction with a claim over your files. One protects the content. The other protects the legal context around it.
Can a US authority compel Bigby to hand over my data?
No. Bigby is not a US company and has no US corporate presence. US legislation such as the CLOUD Act applies to US companies and their subsidiaries. It has no jurisdiction over a UK company storing data in the UK. Bigby may be subject to lawful UK legal demands, as any UK company can be, but there is no route by which US authorities can compel access to data held by Bigby.
Does Bigby comply with UK GDPR?
Yes. Bigby is a UK data controller operating under UK GDPR. Your rights under UK GDPR apply in full, including the right to access data held about you, the right to erasure, and the right to data portability. Our data processing terms are written to be plain and straightforward. If you have specific questions about how we handle your data, we are happy to answer them directly.
Will my data ever be moved outside the UK?
No. All data is stored on UK-based infrastructure and does not leave the UK. There are no overseas data centres, no cross-border replication for redundancy purposes, and no circumstances under which your files would be transferred to servers outside the UK. If that ever changed, you would be notified and given the option to export your data before any change took effect.
How much does Bigby cost?
Plans start at £3.99 per month for 100 GB of encrypted UK storage, billed annually. The Office plan adds document and spreadsheet collaboration from £5.99 per month. For teams or families, the Group plan starts from £4.99 per user 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.
UK cloud storage that means it, from a UK company that built it
Encrypted, UK-based cloud storage from £3.99 per month. No overseas jurisdiction, no data harvesting, no small print that undermines the promise.
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