Servers in Germany

Secure in the cloud.
Hosted in Germany.

Your accounting in a secure cloud – on own servers in Germany, without US cloud providers. Designed for traceable bookings, privacy processes and GoBD requirements.

Designed for GoBD requirements

Immutable entries, complete document numbering, full audit trail

Privacy processes

Privacy processes, data processing agreement and technical safeguards prepared

Servers in Germany

Own servers at Intercolo in Düsseldorf. No AWS, no Google, no Azure

2FA & Roles

Two-factor authentication, granular roles, tax advisor access

Infrastructure

Cloud without compromises.

Why we rely on our own servers instead of AWS, Google, or Azure.

Own Hardware, Full Control

Pavavo runs on Intercolo servers in Düsseldorf – own hardware in a German data center. No hyperscaler, no detour through US companies. Regular processing takes place in Germany.

Cloud Comfort, European Values

You use Pavavo like any modern cloud app – open browser, log in, get started. No server setup, no updates to install. We handle everything so you can focus on your business.

GoBD

Traceable from day 1.

The principles for proper bookkeeping and retention of books are reflected in the core workflows.

Immutability

  • No UPDATE or DELETE on posted entries – technically prevented
  • Corrections only via reversal entries
  • Complete, sequential document numbering per fiscal year

Logging & Archiving

  • Complete audit trail: who, what, when, before/after
  • Audit-proof document archive (10-year retention requirement)
  • Procedure documentation generatable and maintainable

GDPR

  • Processes for data subject requests prepared
  • Deletion pursuant to Art. 17 (Right to be forgotten)
  • Processing register integrated

Access Control

  • 2FA via TOTP / Authenticator app
  • Roles: Admin, Accountant, Purchasing, View-only, Tax Advisor
  • Automated daily backups with data recovery

Technical Details

Under the hood.

For IT managers and data protection officers. Current system status at status.pavavo.com.

Hosting & Location

  • Own servers at Intercolo, Düsseldorf
  • No AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
  • No data transfers to third countries
  • German data center with professional security standards

Encryption

  • TLS 1.3 for all connections
  • Passwords: bcrypt-hashed (cost 12)
  • API tokens: SHA-256-hashed
  • Webhooks: HMAC-SHA256-signed

Backups & Recovery

  • Automated daily backups
  • 30-day backup retention
  • Point-in-time recovery available
  • Geo-redundant backup storage

Availability

  • High availability target over the annual average
  • Planned maintenance with 48h notice
  • Automatic scaling during peak loads
  • Real-time monitoring of all systems
  • Status dashboard at status.pavavo.com

Data Isolation

  • Strict separation of all company data
  • No cross-account data access possible
  • Isolation enforced at database level
  • Regular security audits

Monitoring & Logging

  • Complete audit trail of all booking actions
  • Login logging (IP, timestamp)
  • Rate limiting on API and auth endpoints
  • CSRF protection on all forms

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