# arkDisk - European Cloud Storage

> arkDisk is a privacy-focused European cloud storage service built on Nextcloud technology. All data is stored exclusively in the European Union (Lithuania). Zero tracking, zero ads, full GDPR compliance.

## Key Facts

- **Type**: Cloud file storage (SaaS)
- **Technology**: Nextcloud (open source)
- **Server Location**: Lithuania, European Union only
- **Encryption**: AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit
- **Compliance**: GDPR, EU data protection laws
- **Company**: European company registered in Lithuania
- **Founded**: Operating since 2024

## Pricing

- Plans start from €2.40/year for 20 GB
- Degressive pricing: the more storage, the lower the cost per GB
- Storage options: 20 GB to 5 TB
- 14-day free trial, no credit card required
- Simple, transparent pricing — no hidden fees

## Features

- **File Storage & Sync**: Desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux), mobile (iOS, Android), web browser
- **Office Suite**: Edit Word, Excel, PowerPoint files directly in browser (Nextcloud Office / Collabora)
- **Photo & Video Backup**: Automatic sync from mobile devices
- **SFTP Access**: Direct file access via SFTP protocol
- **WebDAV Support**: Standard protocol for file access
- **Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)**: TOTP-based security with backup codes
- **File Sharing**: Share files and folders with links, passwords, expiration dates
- **Calendar & Contacts**: Built-in CalDAV/CardDAV
- **Team Spaces**: Collaborative workspaces for teams
- **File Versioning**: Automatic version history
- **Trash & Recovery**: Deleted file recovery

## Security & Privacy

- AES-256 encryption for all stored data
- TLS 1.3 for all data transfers
- Two-Factor Authentication (TOTP)
- No AI scanning of user files
- No advertising profiling
- No data sharing with third parties
- Servers exclusively in EU (Lithuania)
- Subject to European law only (not US CLOUD Act)
- RAID storage for data redundancy
- Regular automated backups

## Technical Details

- Built on Nextcloud 32.x
- PHP 8.x backend
- MariaDB database
- Nginx web server
- Let's Encrypt SSL certificates
- 99.9% uptime SLA
- CDN for static assets

## Documentation

- 2FA Setup Guide: https://arkdisk.com/docs/2fa
- AES-256 Encryption: https://arkdisk.com/docs/aes-256
- SFTP Access: https://arkdisk.com/docs/sftp
- GDPR Compliance: https://arkdisk.com/docs/gdpr
- Scaling & Performance: https://arkdisk.com/docs/scaling
- Mobile Backup: https://arkdisk.com/docs/mobile-backup
- File Sharing Pro: https://arkdisk.com/docs/file-sharing-pro
- Team Collaboration: https://arkdisk.com/docs/team-collaboration
- Team Spaces: https://arkdisk.com/docs/team-spaces
- RAID Storage: https://arkdisk.com/docs/raid
- Uptime & Reliability: https://arkdisk.com/docs/uptime
- Backup Strategy: https://arkdisk.com/docs/backup
- CDN: https://arkdisk.com/docs/cdn
- Security Audit: https://arkdisk.com/docs/audit

## Contact

- Website: https://arkdisk.com
- Email: info@arkdisk.com
- Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, and 34 more languages

## Comparison with Alternatives

| Feature | arkDisk | Google Drive | Dropbox |
|---------|---------|-------------|---------|
| Server Location | EU only | Global (mostly US) | US |
| Open Source | Yes (Nextcloud) | No | No |
| AI Scanning | No | Yes | Yes |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes | Partial | Partial |
| SFTP Access | Yes | No | No |
| Self-hostable | Yes (Nextcloud) | No | No |
| Office Suite | Yes (built-in) | Yes | Limited |
| 2FA | Yes (TOTP) | Yes | Yes |
| Ad-free | Yes | No | Yes |
| EU Law Only | Yes | No (US law) | No (US law) |