HMA (HideMyAss)
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Who owns this
Parent company
Gen Digital
Brands in the same group
- HMA (HideMyAss) this entry
- Avast SecureLine VPN
- AVG Secure VPN
- Avira Phantom VPN
- Norton VPN
Further brands according to the source: Norton VPN, Avast SecureLine, AVG Secure VPN, Avira Phantom VPN
This group also owns review and comparison sites
none documented
If the same group tests its own service, that review is not independent. That is noted here as ownership only.
Audits and incidents
Sourced facts with dates only, no judgements. Ongoing proceedings are marked as such.
Tested in court or by authorities
trust.court_tested
- The Hacker News: LulzSec Hacker Tracked by Proxy Logs, 25.09.2011Pressretrieved 08/17/2026
- SecurityWeek: VPN Service 'Snitched' on Alleged LulzSec Member, 23.09.2011Pressretrieved 08/17/2026
- Hacker10: HMA VPN user arrested after IP handed over to the FBIPressretrieved 08/17/2026
- Tech Monitor: Second LulzSec hacker faces arrest following HideMyAss' disclosurePressretrieved 08/17/2026
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
- HMA Avast familyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
User base migrated to
company.user_base_migrated_to
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Marketing claims contradicting the provider's own terms
site.claims_vs_reality
- HMA VPN server locations, '3400+ VPN SERVERS'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- HMA Downloads, '1100+ VPN servers in 290+ locations across 210+ countries'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- HMA VPN Preise (Deutschland), 'Über 1100 Server an mehr als 290 Standorten weltweit'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
All criteria
Empty cells mean we lack the source.
Company and ownership
20/21 sourcedLegal company name
company.legal_name
- Privacy Policy | Hide My Ass!Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trademark holder, if different
company.brand_owner
- Privacy Policy | Hide My Ass!Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Who We Are | Gen™Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Year founded
company.founded
- HMA founded 2005Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Headquarters (country)
company.hq_country
- Privacy Policy | Hide My Ass!Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Other relevant jurisdictions
company.jurisdictions
- Privacy Policy | Hide My Ass!Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Intelligence alliance of the home country
company.eyes_alliance
- Wikipedia: Five EyesOtherretrieved 08/04/2026
Parent group / holding
company.parent
- Privacy Policy | Hide My Ass!Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Who We Are | Gen™Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Beneficial owners publicly known
company.ubo_public
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Ownership structure
company.ownership_type
- Who We Are | Gen™Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Leadership team publicly named
company.team_public
- About Us | HMA VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Verifiable postal address for legal service
company.address_verifiable
- Privacy Policy | Hide My Ass!Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Sister VPN brands in the group
company.sister_vpn_brands
- Who We Are | Gen™Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Group owns VPN review and comparison sites
company.owns_review_sites
- HMA FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Runs an affiliate programme
company.affiliate_program
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Typical commission rate
company.affiliate_commission
- HMA FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
YouTube and influencer sponsoring
company.influencer_sponsoring
- HMA affiliate marketingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
- HMA Avast familyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Operating status
company.status
- HMA VPN serviceVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Discontinuation date
company.discontinued_date
We have no source for this criterion.
User base migrated to
company.user_base_migrated_to
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Logging and data collection
16/16 sourcedCore statement of the logging policy
logging.policy_summary
- Privacy Policy | Hide My Ass!Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Activity and traffic logs
logging.activity_logs
- Privacy Policy | Hide My Ass!Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- HMA VPN serviceVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Connection logs
logging.connection_logs
- Privacy Policy | Hide My Ass!Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Storage of the real IP address
logging.source_ip_stored
- Privacy Policy | Hide My Ass!Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Storage of the assigned VPN IP
logging.assigned_ip_stored
- HMA no-logs policyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Precision of stored timestamps
logging.timestamps_stored
- HMA No-Log VPN: What's that mean?, Abschnitt 'The anonymous data we need'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Recording of transferred data volume
logging.bandwidth_logged
- Privacy Policy | Hide My Ass!Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Enforcement of the device limit
logging.concurrent_conn_enforcement
- HMA FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Minimum account data required
logging.account_data_minimum
- Privacy Policy | Hide My Ass!Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telemetry in the apps
logging.app_telemetry
- HMA Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers and SDKs in the Android app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_android
- HMA AndroidVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers in the iOS app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_ios
- HMA No-Log VPN, Abschnitt 'How does HMA handle third-party tracking?'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- HMA Privacy Policy, Abschnitt 'Third-party tools used for analytics'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Trackers and cookies on the website
logging.website_trackers
- HMA Startseite, eingebundene Skripte im QuelltextVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- HMA VPN Pricing, eingebundenes VWO-Skript im QuelltextVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Retention periods stated in the policy
logging.retention_period
- Privacy Policy | Hide My Ass!Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
EU representative named under GDPR
logging.gdpr_representative
- Privacy Policy | Hide My Ass!Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Evidence, audits and track record
7/17 sourcedIndependent no-logs audit
trust.nolog_audit
No-logs audit details
trust.nolog_audit_details
We have no source for this criterion.
Audit report published
trust.audit_report_public
We have no source for this criterion.
App and client audits
trust.app_audits
We have no source for this criterion.
Infrastructure and server audits
trust.infra_audit
We have no source for this criterion.
Audit frequency
trust.audit_cadence
We have no source for this criterion.
Tested in court or by authorities
trust.court_tested
- The Hacker News: LulzSec Hacker Tracked by Proxy Logs, 25.09.2011Pressretrieved 08/17/2026
- SecurityWeek: VPN Service 'Snitched' on Alleged LulzSec Member, 23.09.2011Pressretrieved 08/17/2026
- Hacker10: HMA VPN user arrested after IP handed over to the FBIPressretrieved 08/17/2026
- Tech Monitor: Second LulzSec hacker faces arrest following HideMyAss' disclosurePressretrieved 08/17/2026
Transparency report
trust.transparency_report
We have no source for this criterion.
Warrant canary
trust.warrant_canary
We have no source for this criterion.
Security incidents and data leaks
trust.breach_history
We have no source for this criterion.
Bug bounty programme
trust.bug_bounty
- HMA FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Handling of reported vulnerabilities
trust.cve_handling
- HMA Privacy PolicyTerms of serviceretrieved 08/04/2026
Open source clients
trust.opensource_clients
- HMA FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Open source server side
trust.opensource_server
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Reproducible builds
trust.reproducible_builds
We have no source for this criterion.
Available on F-Droid
trust.fdroid_available
- HMA featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Listings by independent bodies
trust.independent_recommendations
We have no source for this criterion.
Protocols and cryptography
17/17 sourcedWireGuard
crypto.wireguard
- HMA FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over UDP
crypto.openvpn_udp
- HMA VPN FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over TCP
crypto.openvpn_tcp
- HMA VPN FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IKEv2/IPsec
crypto.ikev2
- HMA IKEv2Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Proprietary protocol
crypto.proprietary_protocol
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Legacy protocols still offered
crypto.legacy_protocols
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Default data cipher
crypto.data_cipher_default
- HMA VPN FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Weakest accepted cipher
crypto.data_cipher_weakest
- HMA FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Key exchange and authentication
crypto.handshake
- HMA VPN FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Perfect forward secrecy
crypto.pfs
- HMA FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Post-quantum key exchange
crypto.post_quantum
- HMA VPN featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Own DNS resolvers
crypto.own_dns
- Privacy Policy | Hide My Ass!Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
DNS leak protection
crypto.dns_leak_protection
- HMA VPN FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IPv6 handling
crypto.ipv6_handling
- HMA VPN FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
WebRTC protection or guidance
crypto.webrtc_guidance
- HMA FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Obfuscation methods
crypto.obfuscation
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usability behind the Great Firewall
crypto.works_in_china
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Features
20/20 sourcedKill switch
features.killswitch
- HMA VPN FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Permanent lockdown
features.killswitch_permanent
- HMA kill switchVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Split tunneling
features.split_tunneling
- HMA VPN FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Multihop
features.multihop
- HMA featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Tor integration (Onion over VPN)
features.tor_integration
- HMA VPN featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Port forwarding
features.port_forwarding
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Surcharge for a dedicated IP
features.dedicated_ip
- HMA FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
SOCKS5 proxy
features.socks5
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
HTTP proxy
features.http_proxy
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Smart DNS
features.smart_dns
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Ad and tracker filtering in DNS
features.adblock_dns
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Malware and phishing filter
features.malware_filter
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Custom DNS servers allowed
features.custom_dns_allowed
- HMA FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Local network access toggle
features.lan_access_toggle
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Auto connect rules
features.autoconnect_rules
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Private device network (mesh)
features.mesh_private_net
- HMA VPN featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
GPS location override (Android)
features.gps_spoofing
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Traffic analysis defence
features.traffic_analysis_defense
- HMA FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IPv6 inside the tunnel
features.ipv6_tunnel
- HMA FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Obfuscation without configuration
features.stealth_default
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Servers and network
8/12 sourcedNumber of servers
network.server_count
- HMA Global Server LocationsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Number of countries
network.country_count
- HMA Global Server LocationsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Number of cities
network.city_count
- HMA Global Server LocationsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Virtual locations
network.virtual_locations
We have no source for this criterion.
RAM-only servers (diskless)
network.ram_only
We have no source for this criterion.
Hardware ownership
network.ownership
We have no source for this criterion.
Own AS (autonomous system)
network.own_asn
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
10 Gbps ports
network.10g_servers
We have no source for this criterion.
P2P and file sharing
network.p2p_servers
- HMA no-log policyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Public server list
network.server_list_public
- HMA VPN server locationsVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Public status page
network.status_page
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Known upstream hosting providers
network.hosting_providers
- HMA FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Apps and platforms
16/16 sourcedWindows app
apps.windows
- HMA VPN serviceVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
macOS app
apps.macos
- HMA VPN serviceVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux app with GUI
apps.linux_gui
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux command line
apps.linux_cli
- HMA no Linux appVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Android app
apps.android
- HMA VPN serviceVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
iOS app
apps.ios
- HMA VPN serviceVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Android TV app
apps.androidtv
- HMA VPN serviceVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Apple TV app
apps.appletv
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Fire TV app
apps.firetv
- HMA Fire TVVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Browser extension
apps.browser_ext
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Type of browser extension
apps.browser_ext_type
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Router support
apps.router_support
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Native build for Apple Silicon
apps.macos_arm_native
- HMA macOSVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Command line documented
apps.cli_documented
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Simultaneous devices
apps.simultaneous_devices
- HMA VPN serviceVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usable without an account
apps.no_account_needed
- HMA accountVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Account, pricing and payment
16/17 sourcedData required at signup
pricing.signup_email_required
- HMA Privacy Policy, Abschnitt 'Account creation and management'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Account model
pricing.account_model
- Privacy Policy | Hide My Ass!Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cash by mail
pricing.cash_by_mail
- HMA Privacy Policy, Abschnitt 'Billing and Payment'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Monero
pricing.monero
- HMA Privacy Policy, Abschnitt 'Billing and Payment'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Bitcoin
pricing.bitcoin
- HMA Privacy Policy, Abschnitt 'Billing and Payment'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Lightning
pricing.lightning
- HMA Privacy Policy, Abschnitt 'Billing and Payment'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Retail gift cards
pricing.retail_giftcards
- HMA FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
PayPal
pricing.paypal
- HMA billingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Credit and debit card
pricing.credit_card
- HMA PricingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
SEPA payment
pricing.sepa
We have no source for this criterion.
Monthly price
pricing.monthly_price
- HMA VPN featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- HMA VPN pricingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Effective price on the longest term
pricing.effective_price_longest
- HMA VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Price change at renewal
pricing.renewal_price_hike
- HMA Subscription, Abschnitt 'Legal Terms'Terms of serviceretrieved 08/17/2026
Flat pricing without permanent discounts
pricing.flat_pricing
- HMA VPN PricingVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Free tier and its limits
pricing.free_tier
- HMA VPN Pricing, '7 day Free Trial, Pay $0 at checkout'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Money-back window
pricing.moneyback_days
- HMA VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cancellation path
pricing.cancellation_ease
- HMA accountVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usage and performance
7/10 sourcedP2P policy in the terms of service
usage.p2p_policy
- HMA Features, Abschnitt 'P2P-optimized servers'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Streaming unblocking officially advertised
usage.streaming_officially
- HMA VPN serviceVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Netflix regions reported
usage.netflix_regions_reported
- HMA Streaming Central, Abschnitt NetflixVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Other streaming services
usage.other_streaming_services
- HMA Streaming CentralVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Bandwidth cap
usage.bandwidth_cap
We have no source for this criterion.
Data cap
usage.data_cap
- HMA unlimitedVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Speed measurement references
usage.speed_references
We have no source for this criterion.
Latency and gaming suitability
usage.latency_gaming
We have no source for this criterion.
SMTP and port 25 handling
usage.smtp_policy
- HMA Privacy PolicyTerms of serviceretrieved 08/04/2026
Official support in restrictive countries
usage.restrictive_countries_support
- HMA End User License Agreement, Ziffer 13.14 'Virtual Private Networks'Terms of serviceretrieved 08/17/2026
Support and documentation
4/7 sourced24/7 live chat
support.livechat_247
- HMA VPN featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Email or ticket support
support.email
- HMA PrivacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telephone support
support.phone
We have no source for this criterion.
German-language support
support.german_language
We have no source for this criterion.
Documentation assessment
support.docs_quality
- HMA VPN for Windows, Navigationsbereich 'Jack's Guides'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Self-hosted chat widget
support.selfhosted_chat
We have no source for this criterion.
Self-service account deletion
support.account_deletion_easy
- HMA privacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Provider website hygiene
4/5 sourcedSSL Labs grade of the website
site.ssl_grade
- SSL Labs grade for www.hidemyass.comMeasurementretrieved 08/04/2026
URL of the warrant canary
site.canary_page
We have no source for this criterion.
Length and readability of the legal documents
site.tos_readability
- HMAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Marketing claims contradicting the provider's own terms
site.claims_vs_reality
- HMA VPN server locations, '3400+ VPN SERVERS'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- HMA Downloads, '1100+ VPN servers in 290+ locations across 210+ countries'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- HMA VPN Preise (Deutschland), 'Über 1100 Server an mehr als 290 Standorten weltweit'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
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