GDPR Compliance: More Than Just a Shiny Certificate
In the grand theater of modern tech, GDPR compliance is often reduced to a colorful logo and a well-worded policy. Many companies proudly display their certifications like medals, while their actual architecture remains a black box with questionable data practices. We prefer a different approach.
Our GDPR Checklist (The Serious Version)
- Secure Development: Built with modern best practices — no PHP relics, no dangerous remote shells like cPanel.
- Encryption by Default: Personal data is never sent in plain text.
- Team Discipline: All team members sign NDAs and are trained not to disclose personal information.
- Proactive Security: Regular penetration testing and timely updates.
- Breach Transparency: We commit to notifying authorities (and affected users) promptly in case of any incident.
Respecting User Rights
GDPR grants individuals real rights over their data: access, correction, and deletion. We don’t just promise compliance — we built technical features that make exercising these rights straightforward. Because our server solution is open-source and can be self-hosted anywhere, customers maintain genuine control rather than hoping a distant provider honors their requests.
True Portability and Interoperability
We use Riak CS (S3-compatible open-source object storage), which ensures your data is never locked in. Exporting and migrating to another provider is straightforward. The platform also features a well-documented API, allowing programmatic data management. We happily sign Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and provide clear documentation so our partners and customers can stay compliant with confidence.
Reflections in 2026
While many companies treat GDPR as a marketing checkbox and a legal shield, we see it as an opportunity to build better systems. In an industry where "compliance" is often performative, we chose the harder path: designing architecture that makes compliance natural rather than an afterthought.
Because ultimately, the best compliance isn’t a certificate on a website — it’s giving users and organizations real control over their data.
See also our Privacy Policy.