Explain intentions. show systems, boundaries and open points.
Transparency means to make visible what systems are being used, what data are required and what statements are still being technically or legally verified.
Organizational status and financing
Organization
OpenZen is an independent, non-commercial technology initiative in construction. Community benefit is not claimed unless it is formally confirmed.
Financing
Advertising and sales of personal usage data are not part of the model. sponsorships, foundations and transparent partnerships are reviewed; concrete funds are indicated only after they are received.
Datenschutz-Prinzipien
Datenschutz ist Teil unserer Architektur.
OpenZen begrenzt Verarbeitung auf den jeweiligen Zweck, betreibt die Anwendungsinfrastruktur selbst in Deutschland und dokumentiert verbleibende externe Dienste offen.
Eigene Infrastruktur in Deutschland
Die OpenZen-Anwendungen und die Website openzen.info laufen vollständig auf der eigenen OpenZen-Server-Infrastruktur in Deutschland. WordPress und Website-Daten liegen auf dem eigenen Ubuntu-Server; ein selbst administrierter deutscher VPS übernimmt den öffentlichen HTTPS-Zugang.
gilt heuteKI-Verarbeitung ausschließlich lokal
KI-Funktionen werden ausschließlich auf einem selbst betriebenen Server verarbeitet. Eingaben verlassen diese Infrastruktur nicht und werden nicht zum Training verwendet.
gilt heuteDatensparsame Funktionen
Personenbezogene Inhalte werden nur dort verarbeitet, wo eine konkrete Funktion sie benötigt. OpenZen betreibt kein Werbetracking.
gilt heuteKein Handel mit Nutzerdaten
OpenZen verkauft keine personenbezogenen Daten, nutzt sie nicht für personalisierte Werbung und betreibt kein Werbetracking.
gilt heuteBegrenzte Speicherung
Eingaben werden nicht dauerhaft gespeichert. Produktbezogene lokale Daten und externe Dienste werden in den jeweiligen Datenschutzhinweisen beschrieben.
gilt heuteDSGVO und nachvollziehbare Grenzen
Rechtsgrundlagen, Empfänger und Betroffenenrechte werden nachvollziehbar beschrieben. Offene Punkte zu Backups, Serverprotokollen und technischen und organisatorischen Maßnahmen (TOM) bleiben sichtbar.
gilt heuteProduct related evidence
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| Product | Status | Published | Open / In Examination |
|---|---|---|---|
| LifeZen | Public for iPhone · Beta | Function, platforms, regional borders | Full Image Recognition Data Flow and Source List |
| HelpZen | Public for iPhone · Beta | Purpose, Platforms, Emergency Limit | Sources, last test, storage behavior |
| MedZen | Public for iPhone · Beta | Purpose, Sorting Limit, Emergency Notice | Data source, license and last full data status |
| DocZen | Published in App Store | Function, iPhone platform, local AI processing | Temporary processing and deletion concept are continuously documented |
| JobZen | Posted by Apple · Regional delivery is running | Function, Adzuna data source, optional AI sorting and data protection | Public store visibility by region after completion of delivery |
Technical service providers and AI processing
Date: 30 August 2026. The information with the status “in construction” is not yet confirmed by contractual or technical conclusion.
Website of openzen.info
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| Purpose | Provider | Location | Contract Basis / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosting of the website | OpenZen (Self Operation) / German Contabo-VPS | Own Ubuntu Server and Pre-Stated VPS, Germany | valid today; website and WordPress data in its own operation, German VPS as HTTPS access |
| Domain and DNS | DeSEC / OpenZen | deSEC DNS Infrastructure, Germany / Anycast | valid today; DNS management by OpenZen |
| Google Gmail (contact mailbox; no web hosting mailbox) | The Google Infrastructure | Google’s third-country and AVV documentation will be supplemented | |
| AI processing of applications | OpenZen (Self operation) | own server, Germany | Not a processor, because the processing |
| Web analysis | Currently not used | – | valid today; SiteLeads was deactivated on 25 August 2026 |
| AI processing of applications | OpenZen (Self operation) | Own Server, Germany | No processor, because the processor |
AI processing by product
Date: 30 August 2026.
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| Product | AI function | Processing | Model | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LifeZen | Image recognition, layout of objects | Self-operated server (Germany) | OpenZen AI 1B | valid today |
| HelpZen | Set up search requests | Self-operated server (Germany) | OpenZen AI 1B | valid today |
| MedZen | Setting search requests according to specialization | Self-operated server (Germany) | OpenZen AI 1B | valid today |
| DocZen | Translation and Summary | Self-operated server (Germany) | OpenZen AI 1B | valid today |
| JobZen | Set up search requests | Self-operated server (Germany) | OpenZen AI 1B | valid today |
Technical details of the model: OpenZen AI 1B
No entries are transferred to external AI providers. No entries are transferred to third countries as part of AI processing. entries are not used for the training of models — neither by OpenZen itself nor by third parties.
Principles of technical information.
“EU”, “anonymous”, “not stored” or “reliable” are used only after technical testing.
Organizations, municipalities and service providers are referred only when cooperation is established.
Beta status, regional gap and possible outdated data are not hidden behind marketing text.
Factual errors can be without submitting sensitive personal details.
Additional reports.
- Documentation of the technical and organizational measures (Art. 32 DSGVO) for the self-driving server
- Documentation of the German VPS operations and the automatic deletion periods for server protocols
- Documentation of the Backup and Recovery Concept
- Data sources and license bases
- Accessibility test