About Arkive
Arkive is a platform company building privacy-first, governance-aware software for trust-conscious individuals and organisations.
What we build
We build software for environments where trust is not optional. Where data handling needs to be correct by construction, not by compliance checkbox. Where the architecture itself is the governance model.
Our first product, Journal, is a private journaling platform with end-to-end encrypted sync. It demonstrates our approach: client-side encryption, deterministic state management, auditable billing, and no hidden data processing.
We are developing additional platforms for trust-critical contexts including safeguarding and institutional governance. These will be released when they meet the architectural and operational standards the domain requires.
How we work
We do not ship software that is not ready. We do not announce features before they are built. We do not make security claims we cannot demonstrate architecturally.
Every platform we build follows the same principles: minimal data collection, explicit state machines for business logic, clear separation between client and server trust boundaries, and deterministic behaviour that can be reasoned about.
We prefer boring technology, proven cryptography, and explicit code over clever abstractions. The goal is software that is correct and auditable, not impressive and fragile.
Principles
Ship when ready
Products are released when the architecture, audit model, and operational processes meet the required standard. Not before.
Architecture is governance
Security and privacy guarantees are enforced in code, not in policies. If the server cannot see your data, a breach cannot expose it.
No hidden processing
We do not mine user data, build behavioural profiles, or sell information. The product is the product.
Explicit over implicit
State transitions are explicit. Entitlements are derived from defined rules. Access requires authorisation. Nothing happens silently.