Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-03-03

This page explains how Open-The-File.com processes technical data. The operator is based in Italy and follows applicable EU data protection standards, including GDPR where relevant.

1. Data Controller

Julian Stricker

Postal address: Romstraße 16/b, 39014 Burgstall, Italy

Email: info@open-the-file.com

2. Server Log Data

When you access this website, technically necessary access data may be processed (for example IP address, timestamp, requested URL, and user-agent) to ensure reliable operation, security, and troubleshooting. Hosting is provided by Hetzner.

3. Header Analyzer

The tool uploads only the first 64 KB of a file to inspect file signatures. The full file content is never uploaded.

4. Cookies and Analytics

For basic traffic measurement, we use self-hosted Plausible Analytics (Community Edition). Analytics events are routed through our server to our own analytics instance. No cookies are set for this purpose.

Plausible collects only aggregated, non-personally identifiable data (e.g. page views, referrer, device type). This data remains on our infrastructure and is not shared with external third parties for analytics or marketing.

5. Legal Basis

Processing of technically necessary data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and stable website operation).

6. Data Sharing

Personal data is not shared with external third parties for analytics or marketing purposes.

7. Data Subject Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, and objection. You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority, including the Italian Garante per la protezione dei dati personali where applicable.