About Anonymize.Education
Student Data Privacy Without Compromise
Built on the conviction that schools deserve enterprise-grade privacy tools without enterprise-grade complexity.
Why We Exist
US law reaches any data held by US companies globally through the CLOUD Act. Schools are increasingly required to use AI tools for education, but student data is at risk when processed by commercial platforms.
Zero-knowledge architecture makes student data technically inaccessible—even to us, even if subpoenaed. This isn't a contractual promise; it's a technical guarantee.
Privacy rights must be practically exercisable by every teacher—not just IT departments with compliance teams. We built Anonymize.Education to make FERPA, COPPA, and GDPR compliance achievable through architecture, not paperwork.
Our Technical Approach
These eight architectural commitments define how we protect student privacy:
1. Zero-Knowledge Authentication
Teachers control their data, not us. We can't see student names even if subpoenaed.
2. Local-First Processing
Desktop app works offline. Perfect for school networks with restricted internet access.
3. User-Held Encryption Keys
24-word recovery phrase. You hold the keys, not us. Your data remains yours.
4. Offline Capability
No internet required for core features. Process IEP documents on air-gapped systems.
5. No Vendor Lock-In
Export your data anytime. Standard formats. Complete data portability.
6. EU Jurisdiction Only
German Hetzner servers. GDPR compliant. Beyond CLOUD Act reach.
7. Air-Gap Compatibility
Sensitive school data stays on-premise. Desktop app works completely offline.
8. Reversible Anonymization
Teachers can de-anonymize when needed. You maintain control over the process.
Who We Are
George Curta
28 years experience in information security. ISO 27001 certified. Penetration testing specialist. Built privacy tools for 26 countries.
Zenya Renewables B.V.
Amsterdam, Netherlands. European jurisdiction ensures data protection beyond US legal reach.
curta.solutions
Founded 1998. Serving 26 international locations. Decades of experience in enterprise security.
Read the Complete Founder Statement
This page adapts our founder's principles for education. For the complete statement on technical architecture, privacy commitments, and company philosophy, visit:
Founder Statement on anonym.legalOur Education-Specific Commitment
- 48 languages for multilingual schools and international education
- Character-based pricing (not per-student, no seat licenses) from €0/month free tier to €0.05/1K chars
- Free tier for individual teachers — no credit card required, 10,000 characters/month
- ISO 27001 certified infrastructure — independently audited security management
- German servers (EU jurisdiction) — Hetzner data centers, GDPR compliant
- FERPA & COPPA supportive — architecture designed to help schools meet privacy obligations
- Desktop app — works completely offline for air-gapped school systems
- Office integration — Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint add-ins included
Part of a Larger Ecosystem
Anonymize.Education is one of five interconnected products, each designed for specific use cases while sharing the same zero-knowledge architecture:
1. anonymize.education
Education-focused (this site) — Student data privacy for K-12 and higher education
2. anonym.legal
Cloud-first accessibility — Professional privacy tools for legal, healthcare, finance
3. anonymize.solutions
Enterprise umbrella — Comprehensive privacy platform for large organizations
4. cloak.business
Air-gapped for sensitive data — Maximum security for classified information
5. anonym.plus
Desktop-first perpetual licensing — One-time purchase, offline forever
For the complete ecosystem explanation and technical architecture principles, read the founder statement on anonym.legal.