GDPR-compliant WordPress hosting with servers in the EU.
Your website runs in data centers in the EU. Short routes for visitors from Germany, Austria and Switzerland – and clear legal certainty for you.
01 · Location
Data centers in the EU
Our servers are located in the EU. This means your website, your databases and your email mailboxes are stored in the EU.
02 · Contract
Data Processing Agreement (DPA)
We sign a Data Processing Agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR with every customer. You can find the full text under Data Processing Agreement.
03 · Data
Backups stay in the EU
A backup of your website is created automatically every day. The backups are also stored in the EU.
Why location matters
Short routes, clear legal certainty.
A server location in the EU makes data protection simpler for your website: European law applies, and your visitors from German-speaking countries reach your site via short routes – which also means fast load times.
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Servers in the EU
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Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for every customer
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Daily backups, stored in the EU
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SSL encryption included for every domain
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Fast load times for visitors in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Important:
The server location alone does not make a website GDPR-compliant. As the operator, you also need a Privacy Policy, a Legal Notice and – depending on the services you use – a cookie banner, among other things.
Data protection in practice
What GDPR-compliant hosting means for your WordPress site
As soon as your website processes personal data – and it already does so when storing server logs, contact requests or comments – your web host is a processor within the meaning of the GDPR. That's why you need a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with them pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR. With us, this agreement is standard for every customer. You can find the wording at any time under Data Processing Agreement.
The second building block is the storage location. Our servers are located in data centers in the EU. Your website, databases, email mailboxes and daily backups do not leave the EU for hosting. This means the question of data transfers to third countries does not arise for the hosting part.
The rest is up to you: which plugins, fonts, maps or analytics tools you integrate determines whether data does end up flowing to third parties. The checklist below will help you.
Checklist
How to make WordPress privacy-friendly
Hosting is the foundation – with these six steps, you can improve data protection on your website yourself.
1
Host fonts locally
Upload Google Fonts and other web fonts to your own web space instead of loading them from third-party servers on every page view.
2
Review external services
Maps, videos, chat widgets and social media buttons often load data from third parties. Only embed them if you need them – ideally only after consent.
3
Use cookie banners correctly
A banner is required as soon as you use non-essential cookies or tracking. Without such services, you can often do without a banner.
4
Keep forms lean
Only ask for what you really need in your contact form, and refer to your Privacy Policy. With us, SSL is included for every domain.
5
Keep legal texts up to date
Your Legal Notice and Privacy Policy must match your website. Update them whenever you add new plugins or services.
6
Remove unused plugins
Every plugin can collect data or open security holes. Deactivate and delete what you no longer need.
Note:
This page does not replace legal advice. If you're unsure whether your website meets all requirements, consult a data protection law specialist.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about GDPR and hosting
Do I need a DPA with my web host?
Yes. Your web host processes personal data on your behalf, for example in server logs or emails. That's why the GDPR requires a Data Processing Agreement pursuant to Art. 28. At Servflix, it is included for every customer.
Where are my data and backups stored?
In data centers in the EU. This applies to your website, your databases, your email mailboxes and the daily backups.
Is my website automatically GDPR-compliant with EU hosting?
No. The server location and the DPA cover the hosting. As the operator, you are responsible for embedded services, cookies, forms and legal texts yourself.
Is SSL important for data protection?
Yes. Form data and logins should always be transmitted encrypted. With us, an SSL certificate is included for every domain at no extra cost.