Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Anonymize.Education is operated as part of the anonym.legal platform. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our services.

1. Who We Are

Anonymize.Education is an informational website for the educational sector. The actual data processing services are provided by anonym.legal. For complete privacy and data processing information, please refer to the privacy policy at anonym.legal.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Website Visits

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

2.2 Contact Form

When you submit our contact form, we collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Institution name (optional)
  • Your message

2.3 Service Usage

When you use our anonymization services through anonym.legal, data processing is governed by the anonym.legal privacy policy. Key points:

  • Documents processed via the Desktop App remain on your local computer
  • Online services use ISO 27001-certified German servers
  • Zero-knowledge authentication means we never see your password
  • Processed text is not stored after anonymization is complete

3. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data to:

  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Improve our website and services
  • Provide customer support
  • Send service-related communications

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on servers located in Germany (EU). We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • AES-256-GCM encryption
  • ISO 27001:2022 certified infrastructure
  • Regular security audits
  • Access controls and monitoring

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access - Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification - Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure - Request deletion of your data
  • Restriction - Request limitation of processing
  • Portability - Receive your data in a portable format
  • Objection - Object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us via the contact form.

6. Cookies

This website uses only essential cookies required for basic functionality. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Fonts - For typography (privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy)
  • Hetzner - For hosting (servers in Germany)

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are designed for use by educational institutions and their staff. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 without parental consent. The anonymization tools are designed to protect children's data, not collect it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.

10. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, please use our contact form or refer to the contact information in our Imprint.