Many VPNs claim to have a no-log policy, meaning they don’t store user data or browsing history. But is this really true? How much can we trust these claims?
No-log policies are mostly a marketing term, and the meaning varies by VPN provider. For some, it means no permanent IP logs or no tracking of websites you visit, but there are no strict, universal rules. Look for VPNs that have undergone independent audits—those are generally more trustworthy.
Some VPNs like Mullvad, Perfect Privacy, and ProtonVPN have actual proof that they don’t log user data. Proton, for instance, even had their no-log policy tested in court.
Honestly, most VPNs log at least some data—if you think otherwise, you’re fooling yourself. The best option is to host your own VPN server.
You’re probably right. Even with those big names, there’s always a bit of doubt. We have to trust what they say, but unless you’re running your own VPN, it’s hard to be 100% sure.
PIA (Private Internet Access) says they don’t log, but since they were acquired by Kape Technologies, some users have stopped trusting them. Kape’s reputation isn’t the greatest in terms of privacy.
The catch with most “no-log” VPNs is temporary logs. They claim to store IP addresses briefly to prevent abuse. But what does “temporary” mean—10 minutes, a week, or longer? It’s something they don’t always clarify.
Yep. A good VPN can manage abuse without logging. Firewalls and automated systems handle most of that. Some services log connections for 2-15 minutes just to improve reconnections, especially with WireGuard, but anything beyond that is suspicious.
Yeah, even if they say “no logs,” there’s always some wiggle room. You really need to read between the lines in their policies. I wouldn’t trust any VPN blindly, no matter how good the reviews are.