Where Your Data Lives

Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Classification: PUBLIC


Simple Summary#

When you use anonym.legal, your data is stored safely in Germany, inside the European Union. This means your data is protected by strong European privacy laws (GDPR).


Our Hosting Partner#

We use Hetzner Online GmbH to store and run our service. Hetzner is:

  • A German company (founded in 1997)
  • Located in Nuremberg, Germany
  • Certified for security (ISO 27001)
  • Trusted by thousands of companies

What does ISO 27001 mean? It means Hetzner follows strict rules to keep data safe. Independent experts check their security regularly.


Where Is My Data?#

QuestionAnswer
Which country?Germany
Is it in the EU?Yes
Is it protected by GDPR?Yes
Does data leave Europe?No, never

How Is My Data Protected?#

Your data is protected in three ways:

1. Physical Protection#

  • The data center has security guards
  • Cameras watch the building 24/7
  • Only authorized people can enter
  • Fire protection systems are installed

2. Digital Protection#

  • All data is encrypted (scrambled so nobody else can read it)
  • Zero-Knowledge Authentication - Your password never leaves your device
  • We use strong passwords and security keys
  • Firewalls block unwanted visitors
  • We watch for suspicious activity

3. Backup Protection#

  • We save copies of important data regularly
  • If something breaks, we can restore it quickly
  • Backups are stored separately for safety

What Happens to My Text?#

Important: When you analyze or anonymize text:

  1. Your text is processed immediately
  2. We do NOT save your original text
  3. Only the results (if you choose to save them) are stored
  4. You can delete your data anytime

Our Promise#

  • Your data stays in Europe
  • We follow GDPR rules
  • We use trusted, certified infrastructure
  • We are transparent about how we handle data

Questions?#


Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Data Center: Nuremberg, Germany (EU)