File transfers from France
FranceEUFree plan Ownership reviewed, controller unresolvedHigh non-EU dependencyScope verdict
This service remains visible for context, but it is not counted or recommended as a European-controlled option.
Operational dependency warning
Current public evidence shows 6 non-European infrastructure or email dependencies across 5 providers: Amazon Web Services, Brevo, Help Scout, Mailchimp Mandrill, Microsoft. The reviewed operational path is therefore not entirely European.
Smash is a file sharing service based in France. It lets you send files straight from the browser without installing anything, and the free tier accepts transfers of up to 2 GB once you supply an email address. Paid accounts raise that ceiling considerably.
As a European alternative to US transfer tools, Smash is run from France, although the service itself runs on AWS servers. The company also works on reducing its carbon emissions. It suits people who occasionally need to move large files to clients or colleagues.
Free transfers are capped at 2 GB. The pro plan costs EUR 4.80 per month and lifts the limit to 250 GB.
Data and operations
Verified operational dependencies, shown separately from ownership and from the service's core data hosting.
Public website
Why this matters
This public website route ends on Amazon Web Services, whose European seller is wholly owned by Amazon.com, Inc. An EU region can provide European data residency but remains under US ultimate ownership. DNS does not reveal the AWS region, the core service's host, or use of the separately operated AWS European Sovereign Cloud.
Incoming business email
Why this matters
Published MX records route incoming business email through Microsoft 365. Correspondent details and message content can therefore enter this non-European provider's systems; MX does not reveal the configured storage region.
Authorised outbound email
Why this matters
This domain authorises Mailchimp Mandrill to send email. If active, recipient details and message content can be processed by this non-European provider. SPF does not reveal its configured storage region.
Authorised outbound email
Why this matters
This domain authorises Microsoft 365 to send email. If active, recipient details and message content can be processed by this non-European provider. SPF does not reveal its configured storage region.
Authorised outbound email
Why this matters
This domain authorises Help Scout to send email. If active, recipient details and message content can be processed by this non-European provider. SPF does not reveal its configured storage region.
Authorised outbound email
Why this matters
This domain authorises Brevo to send email. If active, recipient details and message content can be processed by this non-European provider. SPF does not reveal its configured storage region.
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