Every VPN Claims 'No Logs' — But Not All Mean It
"No-logs" is one of the most used (and misused) terms in the VPN industry. Almost every provider claims to have a no-logs policy, but the reality varies dramatically. Some keep connection timestamps, some log bandwidth usage, and some even track the websites you visit.
What 'Logs' Actually Means
In the VPN world, "logs" refers to any data a provider records about your activity. There are two main types:
- Activity logs: The websites you visit, files you download, searches you make, DNS queries. This is the most invasive type of logging.
- Connection logs: When you connected, how long you were connected, your IP address, which server you used, how much bandwidth you consumed.
A truly no-logs VPN keeps neither. Some providers claim "no activity logs" while still keeping connection logs — which can still be used to identify you.
What Clear View VPN Does NOT Log
- Browsing history or online activity
- DNS queries
- Your originating IP address
- Connection timestamps
- Session duration
- Traffic data, content, or per-user bandwidth
We can't share what we don't have. If someone asked us for your browsing history, we literally couldn't provide it — because it doesn't exist.
What We Do Collect (Minimal)
To run the service, we collect only: your email address (for your account), payment info (processed by Stripe — never stored on our servers), support messages (if you contact us), and anonymous, aggregate server performance data that cannot be linked to any individual user.
How to Spot a Fake No-Logs Claim
- Read the privacy policy carefully — not just the marketing page
- Look for specifics about what is and isn't logged
- Check if they've been tested in court or by independent auditors
- Be wary of free VPNs — if you're not paying, your data is the product
- Look for transparency about data collection practices
True Privacy, Not Just Marketing
At Clear View VPN, our no-logs policy isn't a marketing slogan — it's a technical reality. We've built our infrastructure so that your activity data simply doesn't exist on our systems. Read our full Privacy Policy for complete details.