Privacy Policy

Information on Data Processing in Accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

1. Privacy at a Glance

General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in the privacy policy listed below.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the section "Information on the Responsible Party" in this privacy policy.

How is your data collected?
Your data is collected in part because you voluntarily provide it. This may include data you provide in an email or via the "Feature Request" link.

Other data is automatically collected by the IT systems when you visit the website or after your consent. This mainly includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.

What is your data used for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.

What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right at any time to obtain free information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. You also have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of processing of your personal data. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

You can contact me at any time for these matters or any other questions regarding data protection.

2. General Information and Mandatory Information

Privacy

The operator of this site takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. Personal data is treated confidentially and processed in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can be used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains which data is collected and how it is used. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.

Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating via email) can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.

Information on the Responsible Party

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

Tim Schneider
Draf-Weg 7
50354 Hürth
Germany

Email: anokrypt@gmail.com

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Storage Duration

Unless a more specific storage period is specified in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain stored until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you make a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent for data processing, your data will be deleted, provided there are no other legally permissible reasons for storing the personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods); in such cases, deletion occurs after these reasons no longer apply.

Cookies & Consent Management

Cookies are only used on this website to a very limited extent. They are used solely to provide certain functions and to technically enable the use of the site. Cookies are small files that your browser stores when you visit a website. When you visit the site again, your browser automatically sends the cookie back so that the website recognizes certain settings or technical information. The cookies used here help ensure that individual functions are reliably provided and facilitate operation. They are necessary solely for the technical operation of the website. Tracking or marketing cookies are not used.

This website uses a cookie consent tool (Klaro). On your first visit, you will be asked to actively confirm marketing and statistics cookies. You can change your selection at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer or via your browser settings.

  • Technically necessary cookies: e.g., Klaro consent cookie, security functions; set on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR and require no consent.
  • Functional cookies: e.g., for the PayPal donation button; legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
  • Marketing/Statistics: Google AdSense (advertising) is loaded only after your opt-in in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Previously given consents can be revoked at any time via the cookie banner or through Google's ad settings. Alternatively, cookies can be deleted or blocked in your browser.

Legal Basis for the Most Important Processing Operations

  • Hosting & website delivery: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure operation), additionally Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR for contractual relationships.
  • Cookie consent & technically necessary cookies: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
  • Google AdSense: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) and Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR regarding potential transfer to the USA; Google also relies on standard contractual clauses per Art. 46 GDPR.
  • PayPal donation button: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (functional integration to provide the donation option).
  • Contact via email / Feature Request: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual/contractual communication) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (response to general inquiries).

General Notes on the Legal Basis of Data Processing on this Website

If you have consented to data processing, personal data is processed based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR if special categories of data under Art. 9(1) GDPR are processed. In case of explicit consent for the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing also occurs based on Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR.

If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing additionally occurs based on § 25(1) TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is necessary for contract fulfillment or pre-contractual measures, data is processed based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

Furthermore, data is processed if required to fulfill a legal obligation under Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing may also be based on legitimate interests according to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The applicable legal basis in each individual case is specified in the following sections of this privacy policy.

Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke consent you have already given at any time via the cookie settings. The legality of the data processing carried out up to the point of revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Right to Object under Art. 21 GDPR / Opt-Out

If data is processed based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to processing at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation. This applies especially to processing for direct marketing purposes (e.g., Google AdSense). You can deactivate advertising at any time via the cookie banner or object via https://www.google.com/settings/ads.

Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority

If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority. This is particularly the supervisory authority in the member state of your habitual residence, place of work, or the location of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.

For Germany, the competent authority is: Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI), Graurheindorfer Str. 153, 53117 Bonn, https://www.bfdi.bund.de.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive data that is processed automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request direct transfer of data to another responsible party, this will only occur as far as technically feasible.

SSL / TLS Encryption

This site uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change of the browser address line from "http://" to "https://" and the padlock symbol in your browser bar.

If SSL/TLS encryption is activated, the data transmitted cannot be read by third parties.

What Data Your Browser Transmits When Accessing the Site

To provide the website technically, your browser automatically sends certain information to the server each time a page is accessed. This only includes unavoidable connection and protocol data required for delivering a web page:

  • URL accessed, including any query parameters
  • Date and time of the request
  • Your IP address (network identifier)
  • HTTP headers such as browser type/version ("User-Agent"), language settings, referrer
  • Already set cookies, e.g., the Klaro consent cookie

Content you enter in the editor or anonymize is not sent to the server—the processing occurs entirely locally in the browser. Forms (e.g., PayPal donations) are transmitted directly to the respective provider and are not routed through servers.

3. Hosting, Access Data, and Server Logs

When you visit my website, certain technical data is automatically collected. This transmission is necessary so that the site can be displayed at all and operated securely. Your browser sends this information to my server with each page request.

Collected Data Includes:

  • Your IP address
  • The page from which you came to my website
  • The accessed URL
  • Date and time of page access
  • Operating system and browser type of your device (User-Agent)

Collecting this data only means that the server technically processes it to deliver the website. It does not automatically mean all data is permanently stored. Some information may be stored in server log files, which is solely for secure operation of the website—for example, to detect technical errors, prevent attacks, or identify unusual usage. Without transmitting your IP address, website delivery would not be technically possible. Stored log data is, unless otherwise stated, kept for a maximum of seven days and used exclusively for:

  • Stable connection to the website
  • Secure and reliable usage
  • Detection and defense against disruptions or attacks
  • Statistical evaluation for technical purposes
  • General system administration

Data from server logs is not merged with other personal data, nor is it used to draw conclusions about your identity.

The legal basis for processing this access data is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. My legitimate interest lies in the secure, stable, and technically flawless operation of the website.

This website is hosted on a Virtual Private Server (VPS) by an external hosting provider: Hostinger International Ltd., Vilnius, Lithuania. The server is located in Germany (Frankfurt). Hostinger provides the server infrastructure and processes personal data only on behalf of the website operator and based on an order processing agreement in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

Purpose of Processing

  • Provision and security of the website
  • Operation of technical infrastructure (VPS, web server, DDoS protection, monitoring)
  • Storage and delivery of website content

Data That May Be Processed

  • IP addresses
  • Timestamps and access data (server logs)
  • Meta and communication data (e.g., browser type, operating system, referrer)
  • If available: contents from forms or support requests

Storage Duration

  • Technically necessary server logs are usually automatically deleted by the hosting provider after 7–30 days.
  • Other personal data is only stored as long as necessary for the respective purpose or legal retention obligations exist.

Your Rights

  • Hostinger provides the server infrastructure and acts as a processor under the instructions of the website operator.
  • The website operator has administrative control over the VPS and is responsible for configuring and managing the server logs.
  • For questions regarding processing or asserting your rights, contact the website operator directly (see contact details under Responsible Party).

The legal basis for hosting is the legitimate interest in secure and efficient provision of the online service (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) and, where applicable, contractual necessities under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Further information on data protection at Hostinger can be found at https://www.hostinger.com/privacy-policy.

4. Special Features of This Website

Text Anonymization

Important: The text anonymization tool processes all data locally in your browser. This means:

  • No texts are transmitted to servers
  • No data is stored
  • All processing occurs exclusively on your device
  • There is no access to the texts you enter

Anonymization is carried out entirely client-side. Your data never leaves your device and is not shared with third parties.

Technical Details: Upon loading the page, a JavaScript engine (anonymizer.min.js) and a static reference dataset (e.g., lists of first and last names, cities, months) are loaded into your browser. When you enter or paste text into the editor, this engine works directly in the browser: it scans the text using regex patterns and comparison lists, replaces any personal data with placeholders, and updates mappings in a local table. No network requests are made—neither for the input text nor the generated labels. Manually assigned labels also remain entirely on your device, as all processing occurs locally via the JavaScript component.

Google AdSense

This website uses Google AdSense (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland / Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA) to display advertisements. AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to analyze website usage, deliver personalized ads, and prevent fraud.

The information collected (e.g., IP address, browser information, usage data) may be processed on Google servers in the USA. Google relies on standard contractual clauses under Art. 46 GDPR. Your consent also includes potential transfer to countries without an adequate level of data protection under Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR.

Legal Basis: Your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can revoke this consent at any time via the cookie banner or opt-out at https://www.google.com/settings/ads. Cookies can also be deactivated in your browser. Further information is available at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

Contact (Email & Feature Request)

When you contact me via email or the "Feature Request" link, I process the information you voluntarily provide:

  • Name (if provided)
  • Email address
  • Content of your message and any attachments
  • Metadata of the communication (timestamps, mail server information)

Purpose of Processing: Handling your request, follow-up questions, and documentation of feature requests. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual or contractual communication) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in efficient response).

Your message will be stored only as long as necessary for processing or as required by law. You can request deletion at any time, provided no legal obligations prevent it.

5. Data Storage

The text editor operates entirely locally. No content or personal data from the editor is stored on servers. When accessing the page, technical log data (e.g., IP address, timestamp) is generated by the hosting provider; this is used solely to ensure operation and is automatically deleted. Only cookies or scripts from Google AdSense are included, which may set their own cookies and collect usage statistics. Details are available in Google's privacy policies.

Payment Processing via PayPal

A PayPal donation button is integrated on the site. By clicking the button, a connection to PayPal is established, and technical data (e.g., IP address, browser, and device information) is transmitted to PayPal. PayPal may also set cookies necessary for the payment function, such as session management and fraud prevention.

Legal Basis: Processing occurs under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR because providing the donation function is not possible without PayPal, and users can expect data transfer to PayPal when using the button.

Responsible Service Provider:
PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22–24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg

Further information on data processing by PayPal can be found in PayPal's privacy policy. Via the cookie banner, you can decide whether optional PayPal pixels (e.g., for fraud prevention) are loaded. The donation function is available even without additional tracking cookies.

6. Your Rights

You generally have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right of access to stored personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification of incorrect data (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

Important Note: Since the text anonymization tool operates entirely locally in your browser and no editor content is transmitted to servers, no personal data is processed from using the tool. The only technically generated data are:

  • Server logs at the hosting provider: Automatically deleted; not directly accessible or deletable. Contact the hosting provider if needed.
  • Browser cookies: Stored locally in your browser (e.g., Klaro consent, Google AdSense) and can be deleted at any time via browser settings or the cookie banner.

For questions regarding the collection, processing, or use of your personal data, for access, correction, blocking, or deletion of data, or revocation of given consents, please contact the address provided in the imprint.