A no-logs VPN policy is a provider's commitment not to record or store what you do while connected — the sites you visit, the files you transfer, your real IP, or your connection timestamps. Because your traffic passes through the VPN's servers, this promise is what keeps your activity private even from the VPN itself.
Why logging matters
A VPN hides your activity from your ISP and the wider internet, but it does route everything through the provider's infrastructure. If that provider kept detailed records, your privacy would only have moved from your ISP to the VPN company. A genuine no-logs policy closes that gap: there's simply nothing to hand over or leak.
The types of logs to know
- Activity (usage) logs — the sites, apps, and content you access. A no-logs VPN keeps none of these.
- Connection (metadata) logs — timestamps, session duration, bandwidth, or source IP. The strictest policies avoid storing anything that could identify you.
- Aggregate/operational data — some providers keep minimal, anonymised data to run the service (like total server load) that can't be traced to an individual.
How to judge a no-logs claim
Look for a policy that's specific about what is and isn't stored, a provider that operates transparently, and ideally independent verification. Where the company is based can also matter for data-retention obligations. FortisVPN is operated by NeoFortis Technologies, Unipessoal LDA and runs a strict no-logs policy — read more on the about page.
What no-logs does and doesn't give you
A no-logs policy means the provider isn't building a record of your behaviour. It doesn't make you anonymous to services you log into, and it doesn't replace the encryption and IP-masking the VPN already provides — it complements them. Together they're what make a VPN genuinely private.
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Frequently asked questions
Q. Does no-logs mean the VPN keeps nothing at all? The strictest policies avoid storing anything that identifies you. Some providers keep minimal anonymised operational data to run the network, which can't be tied to an individual.
Q. Why does a VPN's country of registration matter? Different jurisdictions have different data-retention and disclosure laws, which can affect what a provider is obliged to keep or share.
Q. Can a no-logs VPN see my browsing? With a true no-logs policy, the provider doesn't record it. Your traffic still passes through their servers, which is why the policy and the provider's trustworthiness matter.
Last updated: 14 June 2026
