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Protecting your online privacy is one of the primary reasons VPN providers recommend using a VPN. While it's true that using a VPN while browsing the web can be an effective layer of security to help preserve your privacy, it's essential to understand that when you use a VPN, all your internet traffic is routed through the VPN provider's servers. There's no real way to avoid this when using a commercial VPN provider, so you just have to trust that they're taking good care of your data. Luckily, we've done the hard work of closely reading privacy policies, no-logging policies, terms of service, and conducting in-depth research on over 15 of the best VPNs for privacy on the market, so you can make an informed decision and find a VPN you can trust.
To learn more about what we learned while testing VPNs for privacy, check out our R&D article. For more recommendations, check out our articles on the best VPNs, best free VPNs, or best VPNs for iPhone.
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NordVPN and Surfshark VPN are VPN services owned by Nord's parent company, Nord Security, but operate independently. They both have similarly disappointing privacy policies and company practices that prioritize their bottom line over transparency and preserving your privacy. The two generally perform similarly, but NordVPN has more consistent latency, while Surfshark's latency fluctuates more over time. Feature-wise, Surfshark supports WireGuard while Nord doesn't, and instead offers NordLynx, their proprietary protocol. Lastly, doesn't limit how many of your devices you can connect at once, while Nord has a maximum of 10.
