No-Log Policy — What It Means for Your VPN Privacy

What Is a No-Log Policy?

A no-log (or zero-log) policy is a commitment by a VPN provider not to collect, store, or share records of your online activity. This includes browsing history, DNS queries, IP addresses, connection timestamps, and bandwidth usage.

Why It Matters

If a VPN keeps logs, those records could be subpoenaed by authorities, stolen in a data breach, or sold to advertisers — defeating the purpose of using a VPN for privacy.

What to Look For

• Independent audits: Third-party verification of no-log claims
• RAM-only servers: Data is wiped on every reboot
• Favorable jurisdiction: Located in privacy-friendly countries
• Transparency reports: Regular disclosure of government requests