No-Logs Policy
A no-logs policy is a VPN or proxy provider's commitment not to record what you do online — your browsing, connections, traffic or real IP.
Definition
A no-logs policy (or zero-logs policy) is a VPN or proxy provider's promise not to store records of your activity — the sites you visit, your real IP, connection timestamps or transferred data. It is central to whether a provider can actually protect your privacy.
How to trust it
Claims vary in strength. The most credible providers undergo independent third-party audits and operate under privacy-friendly jurisdictions. A no-logs policy only matters if it is verifiable — otherwise it is just marketing.
Examples
A VPN passing an independent audit confirming it stores no connection logs
A provider unable to hand over user data because none exists
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Frequently Asked Questions
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