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Who owns this
Parent company
Ziff Davis
Brands in the same group
- IPVanish this entry
- Encrypt.meabsorbed
- ibVPNabsorbed
- SaferVPNdiscontinued
- StrongVPN
Further brands according to the source: StrongVPN (also Ziff Davis / NetProtect family per StrongVPN disclosures)
Audits and incidents
Sourced facts with dates only, no judgements. Ongoing proceedings are marked as such.
No-logs audit details
trust.nolog_audit_details
- No-Log VPN AuditVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- April 2025 Schellman auditVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Transparency report
trust.transparency_report
- Q2 Transparency Report with zero user data disclosuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
All criteria
Empty cells mean we lack the source.
Company and ownership
12/21 sourcedLegal company name
company.legal_name
- Privacy Policy | IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trademark holder, if different
company.brand_owner
- Privacy Policy | IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Year founded
company.founded
We have no source for this criterion.
Headquarters (country)
company.hq_country
- IPVanish Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- No-log policy © Ziff DavisVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Other relevant jurisdictions
company.jurisdictions
- Privacy Policy | IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Intelligence alliance of the home country
company.eyes_alliance
- IPVanish, a Ziff Davis companyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Parent group / holding
company.parent
- No Log VPN Policy footerVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Ziff Davis brandsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Beneficial owners publicly known
company.ubo_public
- Privacy Policy | IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Ownership structure
company.ownership_type
- Ziff Davis corporate siteVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Ziff Davis companyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Leadership team publicly named
company.team_public
- Privacy Policy | IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Verifiable postal address for legal service
company.address_verifiable
- Privacy Policy | IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Sister VPN brands in the group
company.sister_vpn_brands
- Ziff DavisVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- StrongVPN Privacy Policy – Ziff DavisVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Group owns VPN review and comparison sites
company.owns_review_sites
We have no source for this criterion.
Runs an affiliate programme
company.affiliate_program
We have no source for this criterion.
Typical commission rate
company.affiliate_commission
We have no source for this criterion.
YouTube and influencer sponsoring
company.influencer_sponsoring
We have no source for this criterion.
Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
We have no source for this criterion.
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
We have no source for this criterion.
Operating status
company.status
- IPVanish homepageVendor 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
We have no source for this criterion.
Logging and data collection
13/16 sourcedCore statement of the logging policy
logging.policy_summary
- Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- No Log VPN PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Activity and traffic logs
logging.activity_logs
- Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- No-Log VPN Audit blogVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Connection logs
logging.connection_logs
- Is IPVanish Safe? AuditVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- No Log PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Storage of the real IP address
logging.source_ip_stored
- Audit confirms no original IPVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Does not log IP addressesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Storage of the assigned VPN IP
logging.assigned_ip_stored
- No Log PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Precision of stored timestamps
logging.timestamps_stored
- Does not collect connection timestampsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Recording of transferred data volume
logging.bandwidth_logged
- Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Enforcement of the device limit
logging.concurrent_conn_enforcement
We have no source for this criterion.
Minimum account data required
logging.account_data_minimum
- Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Signup simplified to email + paymentVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telemetry in the apps
logging.app_telemetry
- Privacy Policy – Firebase aggregated analyticsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- aggregated anonymous dataVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers and SDKs in the Android app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_android
We have no source for this criterion.
Trackers in the iOS app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_ios
We have no source for this criterion.
Trackers and cookies on the website
logging.website_trackers
- Privacy Policy | IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Retention periods stated in the policy
logging.retention_period
- Privacy Policy | IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
EU representative named under GDPR
logging.gdpr_representative
- Privacy Policy | IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Evidence, audits and track record
8/17 sourcedIndependent no-logs audit
trust.nolog_audit
- IPVanish Completes New Independent No-Log VPN AuditVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Schellman ComplianceVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
No-logs audit details
trust.nolog_audit_details
- No-Log VPN AuditVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- April 2025 Schellman auditVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Audit report published
trust.audit_report_public
- Audit announcement blogVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
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
- Second audit mentionedVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Tested in court or by authorities
trust.court_tested
We have no source for this criterion.
Transparency report
trust.transparency_report
- Q2 Transparency Report with zero user data disclosuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
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
- No-log page footer VDPVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Handling of reported vulnerabilities
trust.cve_handling
We have no source for this criterion.
Open source clients
trust.opensource_clients
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Open source server side
trust.opensource_server
We have no source for this criterion.
Reproducible builds
trust.reproducible_builds
We have no source for this criterion.
Available on F-Droid
trust.fdroid_available
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Listings by independent bodies
trust.independent_recommendations
We have no source for this criterion.
Protocols and cryptography
11/17 sourcedWireGuard
crypto.wireguard
- WireGuard VPN nav/featureVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- IPVanish homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over UDP
crypto.openvpn_udp
- OpenVPN listedVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over TCP
crypto.openvpn_tcp
- OpenVPN listedVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IKEv2/IPsec
crypto.ikev2
- The Best VPN Features | IPVanishVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Proprietary protocol
crypto.proprietary_protocol
- The Best VPN Features | IPVanishVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Legacy protocols still offered
crypto.legacy_protocols
We have no source for this criterion.
Default data cipher
crypto.data_cipher_default
- IPVanish FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Weakest accepted cipher
crypto.data_cipher_weakest
We have no source for this criterion.
Key exchange and authentication
crypto.handshake
We have no source for this criterion.
Perfect forward secrecy
crypto.pfs
- IPVanish FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Post-quantum key exchange
crypto.post_quantum
We have no source for this criterion.
Own DNS resolvers
crypto.own_dns
- Private DNS on every VPN serverVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
DNS leak protection
crypto.dns_leak_protection
- DNS Leak ProtectionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IPv6 handling
crypto.ipv6_handling
We have no source for this criterion.
WebRTC protection or guidance
crypto.webrtc_guidance
We have no source for this criterion.
Obfuscation methods
crypto.obfuscation
- The Best VPN Features | IPVanishVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usability behind the Great Firewall
crypto.works_in_china
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Features
10/20 sourcedKill switch
features.killswitch
- Kill SwitchVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Permanent lockdown
features.killswitch_permanent
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Split tunneling
features.split_tunneling
- Split Tunneling listedVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Multihop
features.multihop
- Double HopVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Tor integration (Onion over VPN)
features.tor_integration
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Port forwarding
features.port_forwarding
We have no source for this criterion.
Surcharge for a dedicated IP
features.dedicated_ip
We have no source for this criterion.
SOCKS5 proxy
features.socks5
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
HTTP proxy
features.http_proxy
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Smart DNS
features.smart_dns
We have no source for this criterion.
Ad and tracker filtering in DNS
features.adblock_dns
We have no source for this criterion.
Malware and phishing filter
features.malware_filter
We have no source for this criterion.
Custom DNS servers allowed
features.custom_dns_allowed
We have no source for this criterion.
Local network access toggle
features.lan_access_toggle
We have no source for this criterion.
Auto connect rules
features.autoconnect_rules
We have no source for this criterion.
Private device network (mesh)
features.mesh_private_net
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
GPS location override (Android)
features.gps_spoofing
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Traffic analysis defence
features.traffic_analysis_defense
We have no source for this criterion.
IPv6 inside the tunnel
features.ipv6_tunnel
We have no source for this criterion.
Obfuscation without configuration
features.stealth_default
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Servers and network
4/12 sourcedNumber of servers
network.server_count
- 3,400+ servers in 150 locationsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Number of countries
network.country_count
- 150 locationsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Number of cities
network.city_count
We have no source for this criterion.
Virtual locations
network.virtual_locations
We have no source for this criterion.
RAM-only servers (diskless)
network.ram_only
- RAM-based servers in 10 locations; most still traditionalVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Hardware ownership
network.ownership
We have no source for this criterion.
Own AS (autonomous system)
network.own_asn
We have no source for this criterion.
10 Gbps ports
network.10g_servers
We have no source for this criterion.
P2P and file sharing
network.p2p_servers
We have no source for this criterion.
Public server list
network.server_list_public
We have no source for this criterion.
Public status page
network.status_page
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Known upstream hosting providers
network.hosting_providers
We have no source for this criterion.
Apps and platforms
10/16 sourcedWindows app
apps.windows
- VPN apps for desktop/mobileVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
macOS app
apps.macos
- macOS/iOS diagnostic logsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- desktop appsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux app with GUI
apps.linux_gui
- Trust/apps: LinuxVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux command line
apps.linux_cli
- Linux VPN setup guidesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Android app
apps.android
- mobile appsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Google Play Store purchasesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
iOS app
apps.ios
- Apple App StoreVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- mobileVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Android TV app
apps.androidtv
- streaming devicesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- streaming appsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Apple TV app
apps.appletv
- Apple TV app blog mentionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Fire TV app
apps.firetv
- Fire TVVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Browser extension
apps.browser_ext
We have no source for this criterion.
Type of browser extension
apps.browser_ext_type
We have no source for this criterion.
Router support
apps.router_support
We have no source for this criterion.
Native build for Apple Silicon
apps.macos_arm_native
We have no source for this criterion.
Command line documented
apps.cli_documented
We have no source for this criterion.
Simultaneous devices
apps.simultaneous_devices
- One account, unlimited devicesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usable without an account
apps.no_account_needed
We have no source for this criterion.
Account, pricing and payment
11/17 sourcedData required at signup
pricing.signup_email_required
- Web signup: email + payment; App Store can skip emailVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Account model
pricing.account_model
- Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cash by mail
pricing.cash_by_mail
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Monero
pricing.monero
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Bitcoin
pricing.bitcoin
- Privacy Policy payment methodsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Lightning
pricing.lightning
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Retail gift cards
pricing.retail_giftcards
We have no source for this criterion.
PayPal
pricing.paypal
- PayPal etc. payment methodsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Credit and debit card
pricing.credit_card
- credit card informationVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
SEPA payment
pricing.sepa
We have no source for this criterion.
Monthly price
pricing.monthly_price
We have no source for this criterion.
Effective price on the longest term
pricing.effective_price_longest
We have no source for this criterion.
Price change at renewal
pricing.renewal_price_hike
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Flat pricing without permanent discounts
pricing.flat_pricing
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Free tier and its limits
pricing.free_tier
We have no source for this criterion.
Money-back window
pricing.moneyback_days
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cancellation path
pricing.cancellation_ease
We have no source for this criterion.
Usage and performance
4/10 sourcedP2P policy in the terms of service
usage.p2p_policy
We have no source for this criterion.
Streaming unblocking officially advertised
usage.streaming_officially
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Netflix regions reported
usage.netflix_regions_reported
We have no source for this criterion.
Other streaming services
usage.other_streaming_services
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Bandwidth cap
usage.bandwidth_cap
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Data cap
usage.data_cap
- IPVanish VPNVendor 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
We have no source for this criterion.
Official support in restrictive countries
usage.restrictive_countries_support
We have no source for this criterion.
Support and documentation
3/7 sourced24/7 live chat
support.livechat_247
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Email or ticket support
support.email
- Support Team / dsar.ipvanish.comVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telephone support
support.phone
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
German-language support
support.german_language
We have no source for this criterion.
Documentation assessment
support.docs_quality
We have no source for this criterion.
Self-hosted chat widget
support.selfhosted_chat
We have no source for this criterion.
Self-service account deletion
support.account_deletion_easy
We have no source for this criterion.
Provider website hygiene
1/5 sourcedSSL Labs grade of the website
site.ssl_grade
We have no source for this criterion.
URL of the warrant canary
site.canary_page
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Length and readability of the legal documents
site.tos_readability
We have no source for this criterion.
Marketing claims contradicting the provider's own terms
site.claims_vs_reality
We have no source for this criterion.
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