Do proxy servers keep logs?

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One of those treasure troves are proxy server logs. Proxy server logs contain the requests made by users and applications on your network. This does not only include the most obvious part : web site request by users but also application or service requests made to the internet (for example application updates).

Do VPN providers keep logs?

A truly no-logs VPN service does not collect or store any activity or connection data that could be used to personally identify you. Most importantly, it will not collect or hold any information transmitted through the VPN tunnel whatsoever.

Does a VPN make you untraceable?

Can I be tracked if I use a VPN? No, your web traffic and IP address can’t be tracked anymore. However, if you use a poor quality VPN, you could still be tracked.

Can NordVPN be tracked by police?

There is no way to track live, encrypted VPN traffic. That’s why police or government agencies who need information about websites you visited have to contact your internet service provider (ISP for short), and only then your VPN provider.

Is NordVPN no log?

Does NordVPN really have no logs? Yes, our VPN no-logs practices have been thoroughly audited and verified by PricewaterhouseCoopers AG — we really don’t keep usage logs of your online activities. However, in order to provide our services, we may store some customer information (such as your username).

Does ProtonVPN keep log?

In order to respect our users’ privacy, ProtonVPN enforces a strict no-logs policy. This means we keep no session usage logs of what you do online, and we do not log metadata that can compromise your privacy.

Can the FBI find you if you use a VPN?

Police can’t track live, encrypted VPN traffic, but if they have a court order, they can go to your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and request connection or usage logs. Since your ISP knows you’re using a VPN, they can direct the police to them.

Why do criminals use VPN?

Europol said the service was “a popular choice for cybercriminals, who could use its services to carry on committing their crimes without fear of detection by authorities.” A VPN, or virtual private network, allows internet users to browse the web while keeping their identities and locations hidden.

Does ProtonVPN log data?