As a company dedicated to supporting businesses and individuals in creating powerful, custom web applications, Glide recognizes the unique needs of our EU-based customers. One of the primary concerns that have been brought to our attention is the need for data storage within the European Union. This requirement is especially critical for companies that are subject to EU data protection regulations, like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), or have been acquired by entities that require EU data residency.
Current Status
Currently, Glide does not offer servers based in the EU. While we appreciate the strong interest and understand the importance of this feature to our customers, implementing EU-based servers involves complex considerations:
Engineering Challenges: Integrating EU servers into our existing architecture is a robust engineering task. It requires careful planning and execution to ensure the seamless operation and reliability of our services.
Cost Implications: Setting up and maintaining servers in a new region comes with significant financial investment. These costs must be balanced with our commitment to providing affordable services to our customers.
Regulatory Considerations: Navigating the EU's regulatory environment is a complex process. Ensuring full compliance with the GDPR and other local regulations requires thorough review and implementation of new policies and practices.
Commitment to Security and Compliance
Glide is committed to maintaining high standards of security and data protection. Here’s how we ensure compliance and security:
Security Center: Glide’s Security Center outlines the measures we take to protect user data. Our protocols include encryption, regular security audits, and adherence to best practices in data security.
GDPR Compliance: We provide comprehensive information about our GDPR compliance efforts, detailing how we process personal data to meet the EU standards. We ensure that user privacy and rights are respected and upheld across our platform.
Vanta Trust Center: Our partnership with Vanta, a leader in security and compliance, showcases our dedication to maintaining industry best practices. The Vanta Trust Center provides deeper insights into our compliance and certification journey.
These resources offer extensive knowledge about our current security framework, detailing our practices, certifications, and ongoing commitments to safeguarding user data and ensuring regulatory compliance.
We remain dedicated to exploring all avenues that can enhance the Glide user experience for our clients across the European Union and beyond.