Privacy safety is becoming a concerning issue nowadays. Privacy protection is now a challenging issue for everyone in our daily internet-dependent lives. However, new methods are constantly being developed to protect the privacy of Internet users.
Many people are using VPNs to protect their privacy. But not everyone can afford to use a premium VPN. So many people are asking whether free VPN is enough or harmful for data safety.
Yes! a free VPN can destroy your sensitive data by leaking it on the Internet. Do you have any idea about the income source of the free VPN providers? If you are a free VPN user, then you are a product for the company! I mean, your privacy will be sold to the advertiser.
Can a Free VPN Leak My Data?
Yes, a free VPN can leak your data. When you are using a free VPN, it is able to track your browsing history and interests.
You saw it maybe that most of the free VPN app has a mandatory option to create an account before start using it.
So the company has taken your email ID. And, you will be the next victim of promotional emails.
They can sell your information like email ID and interests (browsing or searching history) to a third-party marketing agency.
Finally, the third-party marketing agency will use your mail inbox as its promotional banner.
Even they will send you promotional offers according to your interests. Because they are now introduced to your searches on the web and browsing histories.
Is It an Encrypted Connection?
Most of the free VPN providers promised it. But trust me please, they are not encrypting your data. Even an IPS can track your activity easily. A free VPN is looking like you have a briefcase that has a locking system but a spy cam has been installed on the inner side of the briefcase. So the person behind the cam can easily track or see the contents of the briefcase.
Is It Safe to Install a Free VPN on Android?
I would suggest not installing it. However, if you are unable to purchase the pro version, you can install it for special needs. Before installing, please read all the privacy-related documents, terms, and conditions.
Please take a moment to carefully read their privacy policies. After that, give as minimalist types of access as you want.
- Never give camera access to a VPN app. Because a VPN app never needs camera access to connect to the server.
- If your VPN app wants to get Microphone access, then there is something wrong. Because it is never a mandatory function.
- File manager access can be more dangerous for the user.
- Use a fake email ID to create an account. Even you can use a temporary email ID. Do not give it your personal email address which is already used for your online Bank accounts and other sensitive places.
- Give it as minimalist permissions as possible.
- When the need is over, Uninstall it as soon as possible. But before removing the app from your Android clear cache and storage first, then remove it.
- If you need it several times in a week or month, then remove all permissions and force stop it every time when the need is over.