As of 5 October 2026, the web servers that run anonymiz.com no longer keep access logs. This post explains what that means, what we still keep, and why we made the change.
What changed
Like most websites, our servers used to write a line to an access log for every request: the visitor's IP address, the time, the page requested and the browser used. For a link anonymizer, that also meant the address of every link people anonymized. We have switched those logs off on both web servers that handle anonymiz.com, so none of that is recorded any more.
What we still keep, and why
- Error logs. We keep minimal error logs so we can find and fix technical faults. They describe what went wrong on the server, not who was browsing.
- Short links. When you create a short link, we store its destination so the link works, together with a total click count. We do not record who clicks it or where they came from.
- Traffic statistics. We use Google Analytics to understand overall traffic, such as which tools are popular. We do not use it to identify individual visitors. Google Analytics sets its own cookies, as our privacy policy explains.
- Tools that need what you enter. Some tools, such as the port scanner, SSL checker and DNS lookup, have to contact the address you type in. That address is used to run the check you asked for.
Why we did it
Anonymiz exists to keep the page you come from private. Keeping a log of every anonymized link worked against that purpose, even if nobody ever looked at it. Data that is never recorded cannot be leaked, stolen or handed over, so the simplest way to protect it is not to collect it in the first place.
What it means for you
Nothing changes in how the tools work. Every tool is still free and needs no account. If you have questions about how we handle data, read our updated privacy policy or get in touch.
