VPN is a great tool for privacy protection. But "you get what you pay for", free VPNs might be selling your data.
Free VPNs: You are the product
To maintain servers, free VPN providers often collect your browsing history, IP address and sell to advertisers. Slow speeds, data caps, and rampant ads are major downsides.
Paid VPNs: Security and Speed
Services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN promise "No-logs" policies, military-grade encryption, and high speeds. This is a worthy investment if you frequently transact financially or work remotely.