Privacy Policy

1. Data Protection at a Glance

This privacy policy explains what data we collect and how we use it. It applies to the website defaultbrowser.de and the DefaultBrowserGuard desktop app. Protecting your personal data is very important to us. We therefore process your data exclusively on the basis of the legal provisions (GDPR, TMG).

2. Data Controller

3. Hosting

This website is hosted by Hetzner Online GmbH, Industriestr. 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen, Germany.

For details, please refer to Hetzner's privacy policy: https://www.hetzner.com/legal/privacy-policy/

4. Server Log Files

When you visit the website, the web server automatically collects the following information in so-called server log files:

• IP address (anonymized / last octet removed)
• Date and time of the request
• Requested URL
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• HTTP status code
• Referrer URL

The legal basis for the temporary storage of this data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest). The legitimate interest lies in the error-free functionality and security of the website.

Server logs are automatically deleted after 30 days. Storage beyond this period is not intended.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device.

5.1 Necessary Cookies

Technically necessary cookies enable the basic functionality of the website. Legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

5.2 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics uses cookies that enable an analysis of your use of the website.

The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server and stored there. This may involve a transfer to the USA. Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

We have activated IP anonymization so that your IP address is truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

Cookies used:

• _ga: 2 years (distinguishes visitors)
• _gid: 24 hours (distinguishes visitors)
• _gat: 1 minute (throttles request rate)
• _ga_<Container-ID>: 2 years (session status)

The legal basis for the use of Google Analytics is your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. Consent is obtained via our cookie banner and can be revoked at any time.

Revocation: You can change or revoke your consent at any time via the cookie banner at the bottom left of the page. Alternatively, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6. App Analytics (Aptabase)

The DefaultBrowserGuard app uses Aptabase to collect completely anonymous usage data. Aptabase does not collect personal data, IP addresses, and does not use cookies or fingerprinting.

• Provider: Sumbit Labs Ltd., Sandyford Dublin D18 CV48, Ireland
• Retention period: Up to 5 years
• Anonymization: Data is 100% anonymized and cannot be traced back to individuals.

Legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in improving the app).

7. Contact by E-mail

If you contact us by e-mail, your provided data (e-mail address, name, possibly telephone number, content of the message) will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in the event of follow-up questions.

The legal basis for processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in answering your inquiry).

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary for the purpose for which they were collected, but no later than after 12 months.

8. SSL or TLS Encryption

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and for the protection of the transmission of confidential content. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser line.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Right to rectification (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)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at website@defaultbrowser.de.

Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The competent authority is:

10. Updates and Changes

This privacy policy is dated May 2026. We reserve the right to update this statement as necessary to adapt it to changed legal requirements or changes to our services.