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?#
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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:
- Your text is processed immediately
- We do NOT save your original text
- Only the results (if you choose to save them) are stored
- 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?#
- Visit our Privacy Policy
- Contact us at anonym.legal/support
Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Data Center: Nuremberg, Germany (EU)