Frequently Asked Questions

No. All processing happens 100% offline on your machine. Your data never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy and compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.

Yes. anonym.plus Desktop (v8.8.0 and later) includes a built-in Local API and MCP (Model Context Protocol) server so AI agents and MCP hosts can call its anonymization tools directly. It runs 100% on your machine over a loopback connection with bearer-token authentication — nothing is sent to the cloud, and it is off by default until you enable it in Settings, Local API / MCP.

Yes. Once you enable the Local API / MCP server in Settings, anonym.plus exposes tools like analyze_text, anonymize_text, and deanonymize_text over MCP. Copy the ready-made MCP configuration from Settings into your MCP host (for example Claude Desktop or Cline), and the agent can anonymize PII on-device before it ever reaches an LLM.

anonym.plus supports text files, PDFs, Word documents (DOCX), Excel spreadsheets (XLSX), PowerPoint (PPTX), and images (JPG, PNG) depending on your plan. The Free and Basic plans support text files only, while Pro and Expert plans support all formats.

Yes, you can upgrade to a higher tier at any time. Contact our support team, and we'll apply a pro-rated credit from your original purchase toward the higher-tier license.

We accept all major credit cards via Stripe, and PayPal. All prices are in EUR and payments are processed securely. We also offer invoicing for enterprise customers.

Each plan allows a certain number of simultaneous machine activations (1, 3, or 5 depending on your plan). You can manage your active machines from the account dashboard and deactivate machines to free up slots if you change hardware.

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all paid licenses. If you're not satisfied, contact support for a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

Yes. Every plan is a one-time purchase — you own your license permanently and receive free updates within that major version, with no recurring fee. If you'd like automatic access to future major versions as they ship, you can add optional annual Version Access and Support any time from your account — entirely opt-in, cancel any time, and it never affects the license you already own.

Yes. Because all processing is offline, no data leaves your machine, simplifying GDPR Art. 28 processor agreements. The irreversible anonymization methods satisfy Art. 17 right to erasure.

Yes. anonym.plus runs natively on Windows 10/11, macOS 12+, and Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora). A single license covers all platforms—you can activate the same license on different operating systems, up to the machine limit of your plan.

Yes. Because the app processes data entirely locally, it meets the Safe Harbor and Expert Determination de-identification standards under 45 CFR §164.514. The Pro or Expert plan is recommended for healthcare use cases. Note: anonym.plus is a standalone desktop tool, not a cloud service, so no Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is required.