GDPR-Compliant Social Media Software from Germany
ContentMate is the social media tool where data protection is built in. The core app, database and media storage run at Hetzner in Germany; required external providers and consent-gated analytics may process data elsewhere.
Why GDPR matters for social media tools
Social media tools process personal data: account credentials, messages, analytics, user profiles. Using a US-based tool means transferring this data to a third country — with all the legal risks that come after Schrems II. For companies in the DACH region, this means potential fines, cease-and-desist letters, and a privacy risk for your community.
ContentMate reduces this risk. As a European company with core infrastructure in Germany, we offer a privacy-focused alternative to Hootsuite, Buffer, and others — without compromising on functionality or usability.
What makes ContentMate GDPR-compliant
German Servers at Hetzner
The core app, database and media storage run on servers in Germany. Required external providers may process data elsewhere.
Transparent External Providers
Required providers and consent-gated analytics are documented in the privacy policy.
DPA pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR
A Data Processing Agreement can be requested.
Encryption & Access Control
TLS/SSL-protected connections. Role-based access control in every workspace.
Deletion Concept & Data Export
Data can be exported or deleted within the applicable deletion processes.
OAuth without Password Storage
ContentMate does not store passwords for your social media accounts. The connection is made via OAuth tokens.
Why not Hootsuite, Buffer & Co.?
US tools are subject to the CLOUD Act and can be compelled by US authorities to hand over data — even if the data is stored in the EU. ContentMate is a European company with core infrastructure in Germany.
DPA available on request
Our Data Processing Agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR can be requested. Processing and provider details are listed in the privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions about GDPR and ContentMate
ContentMate is developed in Germany and runs the core app, database and media storage at Hetzner in Germany. We offer a DPA pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR on request, rely on OAuth-based authentication without password storage, and document providers in the privacy policy.
The core app, database and media storage run on servers in Germany at Hetzner Online. Required external providers, payment processing and consent-gated analytics may process data elsewhere. Details are listed in the privacy policy.
Yes, a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR can be requested.
The core app, database and media storage run at Hetzner in Germany. Required external providers, payment processing and consent-gated analytics may process data outside Germany; details are in the privacy policy.
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