ProstoVPN

    No-Logs VPN

    What 'no logs' actually means, how to verify it, and why it matters for your privacy

    What are VPN logs?

    VPN providers can potentially collect several types of data about your usage:

    • Connection logs — timestamps of when you connected and disconnected, which server you used, your real IP address, and how much data you transferred
    • Activity logs — the websites you visited, files you downloaded, and services you used while connected. This is the most invasive type
    • Aggregate logs — anonymized statistics like total bandwidth used per server, number of simultaneous connections. These are generally harmless

    A true no-logs VPN stores none of the first two categories. There should be no way to trace any internet activity back to a specific user.

    How to verify a no-logs claim

    Every VPN claims "no logs" on their website. Here's how to evaluate whether it's real:

    • Independent audits — has the provider invited external security firms (Cure53, PwC, Deloitte) to verify their infrastructure?
    • Court precedents — has the provider been subpoenaed and unable to produce data because none existed?
    • Warrant canary — a public statement that the company has not received secret government requests. If the statement disappears, a request was received
    • RAM-only servers — data exists only in volatile memory and is wiped on every reboot. No persistent storage means no persistent logs
    • Business model — if the VPN is free, the company needs another revenue source. Logging and selling data is a common one

    ProstoVPN's approach to privacy

    ProstoVPN follows a strict no-logs policy:

    • No connection logs — we do not store timestamps, IP addresses, or session durations
    • No activity logs — we do not monitor, record, or store your browsing history or DNS queries
    • Subscription-based model — our revenue comes from subscriptions, not from selling user data
    • Minimal data collection — we store only what's needed for your account: email and subscription status

    Часто задаваемые вопросы

    If there are no logs, how does the VPN provider troubleshoot issues?
    Server performance is monitored using aggregate metrics — total bandwidth, CPU load, connection count — without linking any data to individual users. If you report an issue, diagnostics are done in real-time, not from stored logs.
    Can a government force a VPN to start logging?
    It depends on the jurisdiction. Some countries have mandatory data retention laws. That's why the VPN provider's legal jurisdiction matters — and why warrant canaries exist as an early warning system.
    Do free VPNs keep logs?
    Many do. Research has shown that a significant percentage of free VPN apps contain tracking libraries. If you're not paying for the product, your data may be the product.

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