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Cloudflare : Datenschutz, & EU Alternatives
Cloudflare is subject to US law (CLOUD Act / FISA 702). GDPR-compliant use is only possible with a valid DPA, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and a Transfer Impact Assessment (TIA). For sensitive data, an EU alternative is the more robust choice.
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Is Cloudflare GDPR compliant?
Cloudflare is subject to US law (CLOUD Act / FISA 702). GDPR-compliant use is only possible with a valid DPA, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and a Transfer Impact Assessment (TIA). For sensitive data, an EU alternative is the more robust choice.
Vendor Profile
Who is the contractual partner?
Sovereignty Level: Level 0 of 4
US-Anbieter, US-Server. Voller CLOUD-Act-Zugriff. Bei jedem Schrems-Urteil fällt das Tool um.
- Level0
- Level1
- Level2
- Level3
- Level4
The five levels, from US-SaaS (Level 0) to fully sovereign (Level 4), we explain in detail here.
Contract & Subprocessor Chain
- 1.Cloudflare Inc. (US, San Francisco)
Even if the main provider is based in the EU, a US subprocessor in this chain can trigger a third-country transfer. This is the core pitfall of .
Data Categories
What data does Cloudflare process?
In typical use, the following data categories arise. Which ones are relevant for you depends on your setup and scope of use.
- Every HTTP request to your website (URL, referrer, IP)
- Caching rules and edge logs
- For WAF: active content inspection
Data Subjects
Who is affected by the processing?
Under Art. 30 GDPR, you must document the categories of data subjects per processing activity. In typical use, these include:
- All website visitors with request metadata
Concrete Impact
What does this mean in practice?
Every HTTP request to your website (URL, IP, referrer) is routed through US edge infrastructure. Granular browsing profile of all visitors.
Note: This is a risk description, not a specific incident. Whether access occurred in your case depends on many factors. What can be documented: the risk must be named in your TIA and mitigated with additional measures.
meetergo Recommendation
Neutrale EU-Alternative für CDN/Edge
meetergo ersetzt kein CDN. EU-native Alternativen ohne CLOUD-Act-Exposition: Bunny.net (Slowenien), Myra Security (München), Fastly EU-Edge mit DPA.
Note: Provider is listed in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Transfer is covered under GDPR, but the CLOUD Act remains in effect.
GDPR-compliant providers
EU alternatives to Cloudflare
Providers based in the EU or EEA. No third-country transfer, simpler DPA situation, TIA generally not required.
Bunny.net
🇸🇮EU-CDN mit vergleichbarer Latenz, ohne CLOUD-Act-Bezug.
Switch in ~3 days
Myra Security
🇩🇪Deutscher CDN- und Security-Provider.
Switch in ~7 days
3Q
🇩🇪Video platform with reliable scalable secure delivery.
Antares Project
🇩🇪Largest German infrastructure for digital education content.
Azin
🇳🇱Cloud deployment platform for devs to deploy apps.
Migration Plan
How to migrate away from Cloudflare
The following steps are the typical path for this tool category. Order and time required depend on your specific setup.
- 1
Lower TTL of DNS entries (60 seconds)
- 2
Replicate cache and WAF rules in the EU alternative
- 3
DNS cutover on weekend with rollback plan
We help with migration planning at no cost: 30 minutes with a data protection specialist to prioritise and define a migration sprint. Book appointment
Frequently Asked Questions
Cloudflare & Privacy: FAQ
Is Cloudflare GDPR-compliant?
Is Cloudflare GDPR-compliant?
Who is the contractual partner for Cloudflare?
Who is the contractual partner for Cloudflare?
What EU alternatives are there to Cloudflare?
What EU alternatives are there to Cloudflare?
Where is Cloudflare data stored?
Where is Cloudflare data stored?
What does the CLOUD Act mean for Cloudflare users?
What does the CLOUD Act mean for Cloudflare users?
Do I need a TIA for Cloudflare?
Do I need a TIA for Cloudflare?
How much effort is involved in switching away from Cloudflare?
How much effort is involved in switching away from Cloudflare?
Next Step
Which tools are running on your website?
60 seconds, no login: the Sovereignty Scan shows all detected vendors with jurisdiction, risk, and matching EU alternatives.
Note
Risiko-Indikator, keine Rechtsberatung.
Der Sovereignty Scan wertet öffentlich erreichbare Signale aus (HTML der Startseite und Rechtsseiten, DNS-, MX-, SPF- und ASN-Daten) und vergleicht sie mit unserer Datenbank von ca. 3.000 Anbietern. Die Zuordnung von Tool zu Eigentümer und Jurisdiktion basiert auf öffentlichen Quellen (Impressum, Datenschutzerklärung, Wappalyzer, RIPE/ARIN-Registrierungen) und ist als Erstindikation zum Stichtag der Auswertung gedacht, nicht als rechtsverbindliche Bewertung.
Die Note A–E ist ein Risiko-Indikator, kein DSGVO-Konformitätsurteil. Für eine konkrete DSGVO-Bewertung, insbesondere für Auftragsverarbeitungsverträge (AVV/DPA), Standardvertragsklauseln (SCC) und Transfer Impact Assessments (TIA), wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren Datenschutzbeauftragten oder eine externe Rechtsberatung. meetergo trifft keine Aussage darüber, ob ein konkreter Anbieter in einem konkreten Anwendungsfall DSGVO-konform eingesetzt werden kann.
Korrektur & Stellungnahme: Wenn Sie Domain-Inhaber, Datenschutzbeauftragter oder Pressestelle der bewerteten Domain sind und die hier gezeigten Signale nicht Ihrer aktuellen Tool-Konfiguration entsprechen, nehmen wir Korrekturen auf und passen die Anzeige nach Prüfung umgehend an.