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Official hashes matched, Android v2/v3 signatures verified, Windows EV Authenticode signer identified as Proton AG, and public transparency checks passed. 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We don’t log which websites you visit We don’t log your traffic or the content of any communications We don’t log your IP address We don’t log your session lengths We don’t log or track any location-based information", "verifiedBy": "human" }, { "id": "ev_proton-vpn_audit-report_1", "providerSlug": "proton-vpn", "kind": "audit-report", "sourceUrl": "https://protonvpn.com/blog/no-logs-audit", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "As the latest (2026) report concludes", "excerpt": "The technical evidence reviewed during the engagement did not indicate that the examined Proton VPN server infrastructure logs users’ browsing activity, DNS queries, destination services, network traffic contents or user-identifiable connection metadata. Securitum also did not identify persistent records that would allow Proton to associate a specific user with activity performed through a reviewed VPN server.", "verifiedBy": "human" }, { "id": "ev_proton-vpn_transparency-report_1", "providerSlug": "proton-vpn", "kind": "transparency-report", "sourceUrl": "https://protonvpn.com/blog/transparency-report", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "Transparency Report & Warrant Canary (last updated January 6, 2026)", "excerpt": "Under Swiss law, Proton VPN is not obligated to save connection logs, and we adhere to a strict no-logs VPN policy. Therefore, we are unable to comply with requests for user connection logs, even if they are legally binding.", "verifiedBy": "human" }, { "id": "ev_proton-vpn_pricing_1", "providerSlug": "proton-vpn", "kind": "pricing-page", "sourceUrl": "https://protonvpn.com/pricing", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "Plans / FAQ payment methods", "excerpt": "30-day money-back guarantee. You can pay using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, or Proton credits. Once you’ve created an account, you can purchase Proton credits using cash, bank transfers, or Bitcoin.", "verifiedBy": "human" }, { "id": "ev_proton-vpn_server-list_1", "providerSlug": "proton-vpn", "kind": "server-list", "sourceUrl": "https://protonvpn.com/vpn-servers", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "Countries / Servers / Locations counters", "excerpt": "Countries 148 Servers 20,588 Locations 191", "verifiedBy": "human" }, { "id": "ev_proton-vpn_vendor-claim_1", "providerSlug": "proton-vpn", "kind": "vendor-claim", "sourceUrl": "https://protonvpn.com/features", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "Proton VPN features", "excerpt": "A kill switch in all our apps ensures your IP address is never exposed if the VPN connection is interrupted. We use only the strongest and most cryptographically secure protocols, including open source encryption standards such as AES-256 and ChaCha20 at their strongest settings.", "verifiedBy": "human" }, { "id": "ev_proton-vpn_source-code_1", "providerSlug": "proton-vpn", "kind": "source-code", "sourceUrl": "https://github.com/ProtonVPN", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "ProtonVPN GitHub organization repositories", "excerpt": "win-app — Official ProtonVPN Windows app … android-app — Official ProtonVPN Android app … ios-mac-app — Official ProtonVPN iOS and macOS app … proton-vpn-gtk-app — Official ProtonVPN Linux app", "verifiedBy": "human" }, { "id": "ev_proton-vpn_vendor-claim_2", "providerSlug": "proton-vpn", "kind": "vendor-claim", "sourceUrl": "https://proton.me/about", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "About Proton AG", "excerpt": "Proton services are operated by Proton AG, a Swiss corporation whose primary shareholder is the non-profit Proton Foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland.", "verifiedBy": "human" }, { "id": "ev_proton-vpn_vendor-claim_3", "providerSlug": "proton-vpn", "kind": "vendor-claim", "sourceUrl": "https://protonvpn.com/support/streaming-guide", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "How to access streaming platforms", "excerpt": "Amazon Prime Video (Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Peru, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States) … Disney+ (Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Peru, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States) … Netflix (Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States)", "verifiedBy": "human" }, { "id": "ev_proton-vpn_vendor-claim_4", "providerSlug": "proton-vpn", "kind": "vendor-claim", "sourceUrl": "https://protonvpn.com/features/p2p-support", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "Share files securely on BitTorrent", "excerpt": "We have servers that are optimized to handle torrent traffic in jurisdictions that allow P2P file sharing. These servers are labeled with an ⇄ icon.", "verifiedBy": "human" }, { "id": "ev_proton-vpn_vendor-claim_5", "providerSlug": "proton-vpn", "kind": "vendor-claim", "sourceUrl": "https://protonvpn.com/support/live-chat-support", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "How to use Proton VPN Live Chat", "excerpt": "With our 24/7 Live Chat service, you can contact our Support team for a one-to-one live text chat to discuss your support needs. This feature is available to everyone with a paid Proton VPN plan.", "verifiedBy": "human" }, { "id": "ev_proton-vpn_vendor-claim_6", "providerSlug": "proton-vpn", "kind": "vendor-claim", "sourceUrl": "https://proton.me/support/dedicated-ips", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "Dedicated IP addresses for business users", "excerpt": "Proton VPN offers dedicated IP addresses for business users. You can self-serve the setup and configuration of dedicated servers with static IP addresses on Proton VPN for Business plans: VPN Professional, VPN and Pass Professional.", "verifiedBy": "human" }, { "id": "ev_proton-vpn_vendor-claim_7", "providerSlug": "proton-vpn", "kind": "vendor-claim", "sourceUrl": "https://protonvpn.com/features", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "Proton VPN features, feature list", "excerpt": "NetShield Ad-blocker · DNS leak protection · Tor over VPN · Alternative routing · Stealth · Smart Protocol · Open-source · Secure Core · Kill switch & Always-on VPN · VPN Accelerator · Port Forwarding · Split Tunneling · WireGuard · Browser Extensions", "verifiedBy": "human" }, { "id": "ev_proton-vpn_vendor-claim_8", "providerSlug": "proton-vpn", "kind": "vendor-claim", "sourceUrl": "https://protonvpn.com/download", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "Download Proton VPN apps", "excerpt": "Get Proton VPN on all your devices: Windows · macOS · Linux · Chromebook · Android · iPhone/iPad · Chrome extension · Firefox extension · Android TV · Apple TV · Fire TV", "verifiedBy": "human" }, { "id": "ev_proton-vpn_static-supply-chain-assessment_2026", "providerSlug": "proton-vpn", "kind": "audit-report", "sourceUrl": "https://vpntestor.com/en/news/proton-vpn-client-security-assessment-2026", "archiveUrl": "https://vpntestor.com/data/evidence/proton-vpn-client-security-assessment-2026.json", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "VPNTestor static client and public security evidence assessment", "excerpt": "Android 5.19.61.0 and Windows 5.1.5 official release hashes matched GitHub digests. Android APK Signature Schemes v2 and v3 verified; Windows carried an EV Authenticode certificate for Proton AG. Static and public-evidence scope: 92/100; runtime controls remain untested.", "verifiedBy": "human" } ], "runs": { "default": { "providerSlug": "proton-vpn", "engineVersion": "0.2.0", "weightsId": "default", "headline": 8.8, "floor": 6.939, "potential": 8.934, "overall": 8.8, "dimensions": [ { "dimension": "privacy", "value": 10, "base": 9.375, "model": "composite", "ceiling": 10, "reasons": [ { "ruleId": "dataLogged.log.browsingHistory", "label": "Browsing history logged: none", "delta": 0, "evidence": [ "ev_proton-vpn_privacy-policy_2", "ev_proton-vpn_privacy-policy_1" ], "resolution": "found", "onMissingData": false, "subDimension": "dataLogged" }, { "ruleId": "dataLogged.log.dnsQueries", "label": "DNS queries logged: none", "delta": 0, "evidence": [ "ev_proton-vpn_audit-report_1" ], "resolution": "found", "onMissingData": false, "subDimension": "dataLogged" }, { "ruleId": "dataLogged.log.originatingIp", "label": "Originating IP logged: none", "delta": 0, "evidence": [ 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The historical quote is shortened before the old support address; the original capture hash is retained, not recalculated as a current-policy hash.", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "contentHash": "664dfca4395a0375ce789f9177a8ab1d79fb1823f89f1316cadc17f5575f0fec", "locator": "Data collection & retention", "excerpt": "We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate the Service: (a) Account information — the email address you register with and your hashed password. We retain account information only for as long as your account exists.", "verifiedBy": "human", "verifiedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "ev_quicklyvpn_terms-of-service_1", "providerSlug": "quicklyvpn", "kind": "terms-of-service", "sourceUrl": "https://sunsonvpn.com/en/terms/", "sourceNote": "Current website address updated editorially on 2026-11-01; the legal entity quote and capture hash retain the original historical scope.", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "contentHash": "7d233ab299548f09abf748e023c2f80556d0a30ddb68b8412046db6a395a52a9", "locator": "Preamble & governing law", "excerpt": "QuicklyVPN Limited (\"QuicklyVPN\", \"we\", \"us\" or \"our\"), a company incorporated in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, with its registered address at 6/F, 822 Lai Chi Kok Road, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong. These Terms are governed by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.", "verifiedBy": "human", "verifiedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "ev_quicklyvpn_pricing-page_1", "providerSlug": "quicklyvpn", "kind": "pricing-page", "sourceUrl": "https://sunsonvpn.com/en/#pricing", "sourceNote": "Current website address updated editorially on 2026-11-01. The historical quote starts after the former plan name and is not a statement of the current offer.", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "contentHash": "3f76725e4be85385fc96449a03e150f7e4a8916a14eb983b7d1f0257ed7a0be8", "locator": "Plans & payment methods", "excerpt": "¥39.90 / month, 200 GB, 2 devices. 30-day money-back guarantee. Up to 5 devices on one account. Payment: Credit and debit cards, PayPal, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and anonymous cryptocurrency payments (BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC and 50+ others).", "verifiedBy": "human", "verifiedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "ev_quicklyvpn_download-page_2026", "providerSlug": "quicklyvpn", "kind": "vendor-claim", "sourceUrl": "https://sunsonvpn.com/en/", "sourceNote": "Current website address updated editorially on 2026-11-01. Versions, availability and capture hash describe the historical download page only.", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "contentHash": "ca6dc263f2f0029a3ea7b6391575803553483fef27c84aa3ef2960553159d383", "locator": "Platform download cards and embedded download manifest", "excerpt": "Android, Windows and macOS have enabled download URLs for version 1.0.1. iOS and Linux are disabled and marked Coming Soon. The page offers help installing on a router, console or smart TV but publishes no router package.", "verifiedBy": "human", "verifiedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "ev_quicklyvpn_openflyx_static-audit_2026", "providerSlug": "quicklyvpn", "kind": "audit-report", "sourceUrl": "https://vpntestor.com/data/evidence/sunsonvpn-openflyx-static-audit-2026.json", "sourceNote": "Editorial brand revision dated 2026-11-01. This hash identifies the revised public JSON; test date, tested artifacts and security conclusions are unchanged.", "archiveUrl": "https://vpntestor.com/data/evidence/sunsonvpn-openflyx-static-audit-2026.json", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "contentHash": "71bd1fd6aae043a27ad84bf58f024852574865bce19b97c955bc38937f769fa9", "locator": "Artifact table, findings and limitations", "excerpt": "The completed static package and supply-chain scope receives 55/100: artifact integrity and provenance 13/30, platform signing 18/30, permissions and production hardening 16/20, and public security transparency 8/20. 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"ruleId": "dataLogged.log.deviceIdentifiers", "label": "Device identifiers: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true, "subDimension": "dataLogged" }, { "ruleId": "dataLogged.log.emailAddress", "label": "Email address logged: retainedIndefinite", "delta": -0.3, "evidence": [ "ev_quicklyvpn_privacy-policy_2" ], "resolution": "found", "onMissingData": false, "subDimension": "dataLogged" }, { "ruleId": "dataLogged.log.paymentRecords", "label": "Payment records: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true, "subDimension": "dataLogged" }, { "ruleId": "jurisdiction.eyesAlliance", "label": "Outside the eyes alliances", "delta": 0, "evidence": [ "ev_quicklyvpn_terms-of-service_1" ], "resolution": "found", "onMissingData": false, "subDimension": "jurisdiction" }, { "ruleId": "jurisdiction.mandatoryDataRetention", "label": "Mandatory data retention law: no evidence collected", 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true }, { "ruleId": "adBlocker", "label": "Ad / tracker blocker: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true }, { "ruleId": "dedicatedIp", "label": "Dedicated IP: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true }, { "ruleId": "torOverVpn", "label": "Tor over VPN: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true }, { "ruleId": "portForwarding", "label": "Port forwarding: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true }, { "ruleId": "socks5Proxy", "label": "SOCKS5 proxy: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true } ], "dataQuality": "documented", "coverage": 0.222, "complete": false } ], "scoredWeight": 0.8, "factsCapturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "computedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z" } } }, { "facts": { "slug": "singlink", "name": "SingLink VPN", "homepage": "https://singlinkvpn.com", "ownership": { "legalEntity": { "value": "SingLink LLC", "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_privacy-policy_2" ], "note": "Named as the operating subsidiary and the App Store / Google Play developer name." }, "parentCompany": { "value": "SingLink Corporation", "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_privacy-policy_2" ], "note": "Claimed registered in the British Virgin Islands." }, "ownershipDisclosed": { "value": false, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_privacy-policy_2" ], "note": "Corporate entities are named but no founders or ultimate beneficial owner are disclosed. The parent is claimed to be BVI, yet the registered/mailing address on the same page is Wyoming, USA (a Five Eyes jurisdiction)." } }, "jurisdiction": { "country": { "value": "VG", "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_privacy-policy_2" ], "note": "Parent 'SingLink Corporation' claimed registered in the British Virgin Islands (VG). Contradicted on the same page by a US (Wyoming) registered/mailing address and a Singapore office." }, "eyesAlliance": { "value": "none", "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_privacy-policy_2" ], "note": "BVI is outside the UKUSA alliances per the policy's own claim; the disclosed US registered address would, however, fall under Five Eyes." } }, "logging": { "browsingHistory": { "value": "none", "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_privacy-policy_1" ] }, "dnsQueries": { "value": "none", "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_privacy-policy_1" ] }, "originatingIp": { "value": "none", "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_privacy-policy_1" ], "note": "Policy asserts a zero-backend, client-side architecture ('We have NO backend servers'), which is in tension with the marketed 120+ country server network." }, "connectionTimestamps": { "value": "none", "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_privacy-policy_1" ] }, "emailAddress": { "value": "unclear", "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_privacy-policy_1", "ev_singlink_vendor-claim_1" ], "note": "Privacy policy claims no email address is collected, but account signup and the Terms require an email-based account, so the policy does not resolve this." }, "policyUrl": "https://singlinkvpn.com/en/privacy", "policyLastUpdated": "2025-03-01T00:00:00.000Z" }, "security": { "protocols": { "value": [ "proprietary" ], "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_vendor-claim_1", "ev_singlink_protocol-whitepaper_2026" ], "note": "Proprietary SingLink 2.0 protocol with a public architecture whitepaper. The page describes authentication, encrypted sessions, DNS, routing and transport boundaries but says exact cipher suites, handshake fields and rotation periods remain for a future public specification." }, "dataCipher": { "value": "AES-256-GCM", "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_privacy-policy_1" ] }, "killSwitch": { "status": "found", "value": { "available": true, "platforms": [ "iOS", "iPadOS", "Android", "macOS", "Windows", "Linux", "Apple TV" ] }, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_security-assessment_2026" ], "note": "The v2.5 assessment covered Kill Switch and routing protection across the declared platform matrix. The public report does not establish that it is enabled by default." }, "claimsLeakProtection": { "value": true, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_security-assessment_2026" ] }, "measuredLeakFree": { "value": { "ipv4": true, "ipv6": true, "dns": true, "webrtc": true, "testedAt": "2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z" }, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_security-assessment_2026" ], "note": "No consistently reproducible IPv4, IPv6, DNS, or WebRTC leak was identified within the published v2.5 test scope." } }, "servers": { "countries": { "value": 120, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_vendor-claim_1" ], "note": "Advertised 'up to 120+ countries' (20+/100+/120+ across Fast/Plus/Pro tiers); marketing claim, not independently counted, and in tension with the privacy policy's 'no backend servers' statement." } }, "transparency": { "audits": [ { "firm": "other", "firmNameIfOther": "VPNTestor Platform", "scope": "application", "conductedAt": "2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z", "publishedAt": "2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z", "publication": "full-report-public", "reportUrl": "https://vpntestor.com/en/news/singlink-vpn-v25-security-audit-2026", "testedVersion": "SingLinkVPN v2.5", "score": 100, "scoreScale": 100, "result": "Passed all scored test items in the declared application-security scope.", "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_security-assessment_2026" ] }, { "firm": "other", "firmNameIfOther": "Openscore VPN / VPNTestor Platform", "scope": "no-logs", "conductedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "publishedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "publication": "full-report-public", "reportUrl": "https://vpntestor.com/zh-Hans/news/singlinkvpn-no-logs-verification-2026", "testedVersion": "Production environment as of 2026-07-29", "result": "Passed the scope-bound, read-only technical verification. No persistent fields, interfaces, or log systems for user browsing activity, DNS queries, originating IP history, per-session connection history, or user-to-destination activity mapping were identified within the inspected production scope.", "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_no-logs-verification_2026" ] } ], "openSourceClients": { "value": { "allPlatforms": false, "repositoryUrls": [ "https://github.com/SingLinkLabs/singlink-vpn-open-source" ] }, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_open-source-community_2026" ], "note": "Phase one publishes documentation, data formats, reports and validation tools. Complete VPN client source is explicitly not yet included, so this receives partial—not full—open-source credit." }, "transparencyReport": { "value": true, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_transparency-center_2026" ], "note": "The public transparency center collects the operating disclosure, open-source plan and third-party security audit. It is a provider publication, not an infrastructure no-logs audit." } }, "platforms": { "windows": { "value": true, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_vendor-claim_1" ] }, "macos": { "value": true, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_vendor-claim_1" ] }, "ios": { "value": true, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_vendor-claim_1" ] }, "android": { "value": true, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_vendor-claim_1" ] }, "linuxGui": { "value": true, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_vendor-claim_1" ] }, "appleTv": { "value": true, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_vendor-claim_1" ] }, "simultaneousConnections": { "value": 4, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_terms-of-service_1" ], "note": "Fast 4, Plus 6, Pro 10 devices; free plan one device." } }, "features": { "splitTunnelling": { "status": "found", "value": "full", "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_vendor-claim_1", "ev_singlink_macos-speed-features_2026" ], "note": "The product documentation lists domain and application whitelisting; the macOS client screenshot separately shows domain and IP proxy-bypass controls." }, "adBlocker": { "status": "found", "value": true, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_vendor-claim_1" ], "note": "Auto-blocks phishing sites, malware, trackers and ads." }, "dedicatedIp": { "status": "found", "value": "paid", "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_vendor-claim_1" ], "note": "Paid add-on on Fast/Plus; included on Pro." } }, "performance": { "thirdPartySpeedTests": [] }, "streaming": { "claimedServices": { "value": [ "ChatGPT", "TikTok", "Netflix", "YouTube" ], "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_vendor-claim_1" ] }, "verifiedServices": [ { "service": "Netflix", "working": true, "successRatePct": 95, "testedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_streaming-ai-access_2026" ] }, { "service": "YouTube", "working": true, "successRatePct": 95, "testedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_streaming-ai-access_2026" ] }, { "service": "Disney+", "working": true, "successRatePct": 95, "testedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_streaming-ai-access_2026" ] }, { "service": "ChatGPT", "working": true, "successRatePct": 95, "testedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_streaming-ai-access_2026", "ev_singlink_ios-usability-session_2026" ] } ] }, "torrenting": {}, "pricing": { "currency": "USD", "monthlyPriceMinor": { "value": 359, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_terms-of-service_1" ], "note": "Fast $3.59/mo; Plus $7.59/mo; Pro $25.59/mo. Lifetime data packs: Max $12.90 (100 GB), Rich $49.90 (500 GB)." }, "refundWindowDays": { "value": 0, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_terms-of-service_1" ], "note": "Purchases made after using the free plan are 'final and non-refundable'; a 30-day Apple App Store exception applies only to technical faults, plus statutory EU/UK 14-day withdrawal." }, "freeTier": { "value": true, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_terms-of-service_1" ], "note": "200 MB of free data per day on registration, no card required." }, "acceptsCrypto": { "value": true, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_terms-of-service_1" ], "note": "'Certain digital currencies' accepted as payment." }, "anonymousSignup": { "value": false, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_terms-of-service_1" ], "note": "A registered email-based account is required." } }, "usability": { "editorialScore": { "value": 8, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_ios-usability-session_2026" ], "note": "A 91-second iOS session showed node selection, connection establishment, the system VPN indicator, and successful ChatGPT web use without a visible disconnect or application error. This is a bounded single-session usability result, not a long-duration reliability test." }, "liveChat": { "status": "found", "value": "24-7", "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_vendor-claim_1" ], "note": "The public product and plan page states that 24/7 VIP support is included." } }, "incidents": [], "humanReviewed": true, "factsCapturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z" }, "evidence": [ { "id": "ev_singlink_vendor-claim_1", "providerSlug": "singlink", "kind": "vendor-claim", "sourceUrl": "https://singlinkvpn.com/en/", "capturedAt": "2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "Homepage: plans, feature comparison, downloads", "excerpt": "Proprietary SingLink protocol; SingLink 2.0 Beta protocol kernel. Global Server Nodes: 20+ / 100+ / 120+ Countries across Fast/Plus/Pro. No Logs; Ad Block & Threat Protection (auto-block phishing sites, malware, trackers and ads); Domain/App Whitelist; Dedicated Static IP (Paid Add-on on Fast/Plus, included on Pro). ChatGPT/Claude/AI, TikTok, Netflix. Clients: iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, Apple TV.", "verifiedBy": "human", "verifiedAt": "2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "ev_singlink_privacy-policy_1", "providerSlug": "singlink", "kind": "privacy-policy", "sourceUrl": "https://singlinkvpn.com/en/privacy", "capturedAt": "2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "Overview & 'Information We Do NOT Collect'", "excerpt": "Core Principle: We do not collect, store, or transmit any user data. We explicitly do NOT collect: Name, email address, phone number; IP addresses, device identifiers; Location data; Browsing history, websites accessed; Connection logs, connection times; Network traffic content; Server addresses used. We have NO backend servers. The app does not connect to any servers operated by us. AES-256-GCM encryption for all data transmission.", "verifiedBy": "human", "verifiedAt": "2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "ev_singlink_privacy-policy_2", "providerSlug": "singlink", "kind": "privacy-policy", "sourceUrl": "https://singlinkvpn.com/en/privacy", "capturedAt": "2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "Overview & 'Contact Us'", "excerpt": "SingLink (operated by SingLink LLC, an operating subsidiary of SingLink Corporation registered in the British Virgin Islands / BVI). Mailing / Registered Address (legal and mailing only): 30 N Gould St Ste R, Sheridan, WY 82801, United States of America. Office: 635A Senja Road, #07-245, Senja Gateway, Singapore 671635.", "verifiedBy": "human", "verifiedAt": "2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "ev_singlink_terms-of-service_1", "providerSlug": "singlink", "kind": "terms-of-service", "sourceUrl": "https://singlinkvpn.com/en/terms", "capturedAt": "2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "Payment and Renewal; Refunds; Device Limits", "excerpt": "SingLink Fast (Subscription): $3.59 per month. SingLink Plus: $7.59 per month. SingLink Pro: $25.59 per month. Free Plan — 200MB of free data every day upon registration, no credit card required. Unless explicitly stated below or required by law, all purchases made after using the Free Trial or Free Plan are final and non-refundable. Fast plan allows up to 4 devices, Plus allows up to 6, Pro allows up to 10.", "verifiedBy": "human", "verifiedAt": "2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "ev_singlink_security-assessment_2026", "providerSlug": "singlink", "kind": "audit-report", "sourceUrl": "https://vpntestor.com/en/news/singlink-vpn-v25-security-audit-2026", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "Full report: scope, methodology, evidence references, remediation retest, limitations and report SHA-256", "excerpt": "Within the version, platforms, test environments, methods, and scope described in this report, VPNTestor Platform did not identify any unresolved critical, high, medium, or low severity security vulnerabilities in the tested release of SingLinkVPN v2.5. The release passed all scored test items and received a score of 100/100. Testing covered Kill Switch and routing protection, and found no consistently reproducible DNS leak, IPv4 leak, IPv6 bypass, WebRTC leak, routing bypass, or sustained exposure of unprotected traffic. This result is time-bound and scope-bound.", "verifiedBy": "human", "verifiedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "ev_singlink_streaming-ai-access_2026", "providerSlug": "singlink", "kind": "own-measurement", "sourceUrl": "https://vpntestor.com/data/evidence/singlink-streaming-ai-access-2026.json", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "2026-07-29 access-test summary and limitations", "excerpt": "Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and ChatGPT each connected successfully in approximately 95% of the reported access checks; approximately 5% failed. The supplied summary did not include the raw attempt count, node matrix, region matrix, or per-attempt timestamps.", "verifiedBy": "human", "verifiedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "ev_singlink_ios-usability-session_2026", "providerSlug": "singlink", "kind": "own-measurement", "sourceUrl": "https://vpntestor.com/data/evidence/singlink-ios-usability-session-2026.json", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "contentHash": "454cd3de85fc5a0a525604f9407f5de590474ca8d0fcab2fefc3c2548f54ed7f", "locator": "IMG_5694.MP4, 91.458 seconds; iOS connection and ChatGPT access sequence", "excerpt": "The recording shows the SingLinkVPN iOS client opening, node selection, connection establishment, the iOS VPN indicator, and a successful ChatGPT web response while connected. No visible disconnect, application crash, or connection error appears in the recorded session.", "verifiedBy": "human", "verifiedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "ev_singlink_open-source-community_2026", "providerSlug": "singlink", "kind": "source-code", "sourceUrl": "https://singlinknews.com/singlink-vpn-open-source-plan", "archiveUrl": "https://github.com/SingLinkLabs/singlink-vpn-open-source", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "contentHash": "137fca6590144e1b60c221c99049bf45aab82a4317bcec96df6d7e3d651c21f6", "locator": "Phase-one repository scope and community participation sections", "excerpt": "The official repository now contains docs, data, reports, tools, tests, and GitHub automation directories. Developers, security researchers, and community members can improve documentation, translations, reproducibility, public-data quality, accessibility, research tools, validation and test design. The complete VPN client source is not included in phase one.", "verifiedBy": "human", "verifiedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "ev_singlink_transparency-center_2026", "providerSlug": "singlink", "kind": "transparency-report", "sourceUrl": "https://singlinknews.com/zh-Hans/category/transparency", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "contentHash": "1411315c4b8d19e0c51a11dfffcd68ef79989ffac7234955b072d52c5bdc9555", "locator": "Transparency center collection and three listed disclosures", "excerpt": "查看星连VPN运营信息、隐私承诺、安全审计、技术披露与透明度报告。公开条目包括星连VPN安全审计报告、星连VPN开源计划正式启动、谁在运营星连VPN？", "verifiedBy": "human", "verifiedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "ev_singlink_protocol-whitepaper_2026", "providerSlug": "singlink", "kind": "source-code", "sourceUrl": "https://singlinkvpn.com/cn/tech/singlink-protocol/", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "contentHash": "50b69e32c5e458b72b9a0db318eb3206f3205b6078cf98b58105b5e7bc2f9473", "locator": "Protocol scope, lifecycle, authentication and encrypted-session sections", "excerpt": "SingLink 2.0是星连VPN自行研发的正式网络传输协议。公开说明覆盖控制面、数据面、DNS、智能分流、身份验证、加密会话、TCP与UDP传输、Session、Stream与断线恢复；具体密码套件、握手字段和轮换周期须以未来公开规范为准。", "verifiedBy": "human", "verifiedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "ev_singlink_macos-speed-features_2026", "providerSlug": "singlink", "kind": "own-measurement", "sourceUrl": "https://vpntestor.com/data/evidence/singlink-macos-speed-features-2026.json", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "contentHash": "757de1cd5260ddbcfcce427e534131ec0de6c9f4bd9b95d156cbccc372a953aa", "locator": "Two supplied macOS screenshots and their SHA-256 records", "excerpt": "The connected macOS session visibly reached 616.28 Mbps during the Ookla download phase with 64 ms visible idle latency. A separate settings screenshot shows launch-at-login, global mode, ad and tracker blocking, and domain/IP proxy bypass. No upload result, unprotected baseline, repeated sample set, or port-forwarding test was supplied.", "verifiedBy": "human", "verifiedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "ev_singlink_no-logs-verification_2026", "providerSlug": "singlink", "kind": "audit-report", "sourceUrl": "https://vpntestor.com/zh-Hans/news/singlinkvpn-no-logs-verification-2026", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "Full independent no-logs policy verification report v1.0: scope, methods, findings, retention matrix, limitations and signature", "excerpt": "Within the read-only production scope as of 2026-07-29, the Openscore VPN audit team and VPNTestor Platform found no persistent fields, reporting interfaces, or log systems for websites visited, destination domains, full URLs, DNS queries, browsing or communications content, originating IP history, node-use history, per-session connection history, or account-to-network-activity mappings. Limited service data and its stated retention periods are separately disclosed. The conclusion is time-bound and scope-bound.", "verifiedBy": "human", "verifiedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z" } ], "runs": { "default": { "providerSlug": "singlink", "engineVersion": "0.2.0", "weightsId": "default", "headline": 8.4, "floor": 6.941, "potential": 8.536, "overall": 8.4, "dimensions": [ { "dimension": "privacy", "value": 9.154, "base": 9.375, "model": "composite", "ceiling": 10, "reasons": [ { "ruleId": "dataLogged.log.browsingHistory", "label": "Browsing history logged: none", "delta": 0, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_privacy-policy_1" ], "resolution": "found", "onMissingData": false, "subDimension": "dataLogged" }, { "ruleId": "dataLogged.log.dnsQueries", "label": "DNS queries logged: none", "delta": 0, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_privacy-policy_1" ], "resolution": "found", "onMissingData": false, "subDimension": "dataLogged" }, { "ruleId": "dataLogged.log.originatingIp", "label": "Originating IP logged: none", "delta": 0, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_privacy-policy_1" ], 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"ruleId": "p2p.kill-switch", "label": "Kill switch", "delta": 1.4, "max": 2, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_security-assessment_2026" ], "resolution": "found", "onMissingData": false }, { "ruleId": "p2p.source-ip-logging", "label": "Originating-IP logging", "delta": 1, "max": 1, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_privacy-policy_1" ], "resolution": "found", "onMissingData": false } ], "dataQuality": "documented", "coverage": 0.5, "complete": false }, { "dimension": "additionalFeatures", "value": 9.744, "base": 0, "model": "normalized", "ceiling": 10, "reasons": [ { "ruleId": "obfuscation", "label": "Obfuscation / stealth mode: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true }, { "ruleId": "splitTunnelling", "label": "Split tunnelling", "delta": 1.5, "max": 1.5, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_vendor-claim_1", "ev_singlink_macos-speed-features_2026" ], "resolution": "found", "onMissingData": false }, { "ruleId": "multiHop", "label": "Multi-hop / double VPN: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true }, { "ruleId": "liveChat", "label": "24/7 live chat support", "delta": 1, "max": 1, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_vendor-claim_1" ], "resolution": "found", "onMissingData": false }, { "ruleId": "adBlocker", "label": "Ad / tracker blocker", "delta": 0.8, "max": 0.8, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_vendor-claim_1" ], "resolution": "found", "onMissingData": false }, { "ruleId": "dedicatedIp", "label": "Dedicated IP", "delta": 0.5, "max": 0.6, "evidence": [ "ev_singlink_vendor-claim_1" ], "resolution": "found", "onMissingData": false }, { "ruleId": "torOverVpn", "label": "Tor over VPN: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true }, { "ruleId": "portForwarding", "label": "Port forwarding: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true }, { "ruleId": "socks5Proxy", "label": "SOCKS5 proxy: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true } ], "dataQuality": "documented", "coverage": 0.444, "complete": false } ], "scoredWeight": 0.82, "factsCapturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "computedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z" } } }, { "facts": { "slug": "vpncat", "name": "VPN Cat", "homepage": "https://www.vpncat.net", "ownership": { "legalEntity": { "value": "SAFDAR NETWORK SMC-PRIVATE LIMITED", "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_vendor-claim_1", "ev_vpncat_pricing-page_1" ], "note": "Named in the vpncat.net footer and as the App Store seller for the iOS app 'VPN cat: Fast Secure Unlimited' (id1134784923). The name 'VPN Cat' is shared by several unrelated apps (e.g. CatVPN by Pawxy Inc., 'VPN Cat 2026' by VPN FREE CO. LIMITED); this record covers only the vpncat.net product." }, "ownershipDisclosed": { "value": false, "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_privacy-policy_1" ], "note": "No individual owner, physical address, or governing entity beyond the company name is disclosed on the site, policy, or terms." } }, "jurisdiction": { "country": { "value": "PK", "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_vendor-claim_1" ], "note": "No country or governing law is stated anywhere on the site, the privacy policy, or the terms. Inferred as Pakistan ONLY because the operating entity uses the 'SMC-Private Limited' corporate form, which exists solely under Pakistan's SECP. Treat as an inference, not a stated fact." }, "eyesAlliance": { "value": "none", "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_vendor-claim_1" ], "note": "Pakistan (if the inference holds) is not a member of the Five/Nine/Fourteen Eyes UKUSA alliances; it has separate surveillance and data concerns not captured here." } }, "logging": { "browsingHistory": { "value": "none", "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_privacy-policy_1" ], "note": "Marketing/policy no-logs claim ('We do not monitor, record, or store logs of customer VPN activity'), vendor-claimed and contradicted elsewhere in the same document by disclosed data collection." }, "originatingIp": { "value": "ephemeral", "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_privacy-policy_1" ], "note": "Policy states the IP address is collected 'temporarily' to establish the connection; also collected by the integrated Google Mobile Ads SDK." }, "deviceIdentifiers": { "value": "retainedIndefinite", "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_privacy-policy_1", "ev_vpncat_pricing-page_1" ], "note": "Integrates the Google Mobile Ads SDK; the App Store privacy label (self-declared by the developer) lists collection of Coarse Location, User ID, and Advertising Data for third-party advertising, plus Crash Data." }, "emailAddress": { "value": "retainedIndefinite", "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_privacy-policy_1" ], "note": "Name, email, and payment details are collected during registration; no retention period or deletion window is stated." }, "paymentRecords": { "value": "retainedIndefinite", "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_privacy-policy_1" ], "note": "Payment details collected for paid users; no retention period stated." }, "policyUrl": "https://www.vpncat.net/privacy/com.vpn.cat.html" }, "security": {}, "servers": {}, "transparency": { "audits": [ { "firm": "other", "firmNameIfOther": "Openscore VPN team · verified by VPNTestor", "scope": "application", "conductedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "publishedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "publication": "full-report-public", "reportUrl": "https://vpntestor.com/en/news/vpn-cat-v2125-public-security-assessment-2026", "testedVersion": "2.12.5", "result": "Public-distribution security assessment: 34/100. Official App Store identity and current metadata verified; binary, permissions, entitlements, tunnel behavior, leaks, kill switch, update path and backend controls remain unverified because no independently downloadable package or test evidence was available. This is not an overall VPN score.", "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_public-distribution-assessment_2026" ] } ] }, "platforms": { "macos": { "value": true, "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_pricing-page_1" ], "note": "Apple lists the iOS/iPadOS app as compatible with Apple-silicon Macs running macOS 13 or later; this is not evidence of a separate native macOS build." }, "ios": { "value": true, "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_pricing-page_1" ], "note": "The official vpncat.net download button links to Apple App Store id1134784923. Apple lists iPhone and iPad support. Android apps using the VPN Cat name are attributed to other developers; cross-platform ownership is unverified." } }, "features": {}, "performance": { "thirdPartySpeedTests": [] }, "streaming": { "verifiedServices": [] }, "torrenting": {}, "pricing": { "currency": "USD", "monthlyPriceMinor": { "value": 499, "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_pricing-page_1" ], "note": "Ad-supported free tier ('Free Forever, Unlimited Traffic'); auto-renewing subscriptions of $4.99/month and $29.99/year billed via Apple." }, "freeTier": { "value": true, "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_vendor-claim_1" ], "note": "Free tier is ad-supported (Google Mobile Ads SDK)." }, "anonymousSignup": { "value": false, "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_terms-of-service_1" ], "note": "Marketing says 'keep anonymous', but the Terms require registration with personally identifiable information to use the service." } }, "usability": {}, "incidents": [], "humanReviewed": true, "factsCapturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z" }, "evidence": [ { "id": "ev_vpncat_vendor-claim_1", "providerSlug": "vpncat", "kind": "vendor-claim", "sourceUrl": "https://www.vpncat.net/", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "Homepage / footer", "excerpt": "Free Forever, Unlimited Traffic. Straightly connect, Keep anonymous. © SAFDAR NETWORK SMC-PRIVATE LIMITED 2021-2024 All Rights Reserved", "verifiedBy": "human" }, { "id": "ev_vpncat_privacy-policy_1", "providerSlug": "vpncat", "kind": "privacy-policy", "sourceUrl": "https://www.vpncat.net/privacy/com.vpn.cat.html", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "Privacy Policy (no last-updated date stated)", "excerpt": "We do not monitor, record, or store logs of customer VPN activity. IP Address: Temporarily used by the API to establish the VPN connection, discarded after the session is closed. Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Services, including IP addresses, device information, and access times. VPN Cat integrates Google Mobile Ads SDK; the SDK may collect IP address, Device ID, advertising data and user interactions.", "verifiedBy": "human" }, { "id": "ev_vpncat_terms-of-service_1", "providerSlug": "vpncat", "kind": "terms-of-service", "sourceUrl": "https://www.vpncat.net/terms-of-service/com.vpn.cat.html", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "Terms of Service", "excerpt": "To use our Services, you must register with us and submit certain personally identifiable information. The terms do not identify a governing-law country or a legal address.", "verifiedBy": "human" }, { "id": "ev_vpncat_pricing-page_1", "providerSlug": "vpncat", "kind": "pricing-page", "sourceUrl": "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vpn-cat-fast-secure-unlimited/id1134784923", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "Apple App Store listing and Apple lookup API (seller, version, compatibility, pricing, privacy label)", "excerpt": "Seller SAFDAR NETWORK SMC-PRIVATE LIMITED; bundle ID com.vpn.cat; version 2.12.5 released 18 March 2026; requires iOS 15.0; supports iPhone, iPad and compatible Apple-silicon Mac. App Privacy, as declared by the developer and not verified by Apple, lists Coarse Location and Advertising Data for third-party advertising, User ID for app functionality, and Crash Data.", "verifiedBy": "human" }, { "id": "ev_vpncat_public-distribution-assessment_2026", "providerSlug": "vpncat", "kind": "audit-report", "sourceUrl": "https://vpntestor.com/en/news/vpn-cat-v2125-public-security-assessment-2026", "archiveUrl": "https://vpntestor.com/data/evidence/vpncat-public-distribution-assessment-2026.json", "capturedAt": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", "locator": "VPNTestor public-distribution security assessment for version 2.12.5", "excerpt": "Scope-limited public-source assessment: 34/100. Official App Store identity and current version were verified, but Apple does not expose the IPA for independent hashing and static inspection; no public independent audit, source code, protocol specification, checksum, permission inventory, leak test or runtime evidence was available.", "verifiedBy": "human" } ], "runs": { "default": { "providerSlug": "vpncat", "engineVersion": "0.2.0", "weightsId": "default", "headline": 5.2, "floor": 2.302, "potential": 7.552, "overall": 5.2, "dimensions": [ { "dimension": "privacy", "value": 5.9, "base": 9.375, "model": "composite", "ceiling": 7.2, "reasons": [ { "ruleId": "dataLogged.log.browsingHistory", "label": "Browsing history logged: none", "delta": 0, "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_privacy-policy_1" ], "resolution": "found", "onMissingData": false, "subDimension": "dataLogged" }, { "ruleId": "dataLogged.log.dnsQueries", "label": "DNS queries: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true, "subDimension": "dataLogged" }, { "ruleId": "dataLogged.log.originatingIp", "label": "Originating IP logged: ephemeral", "delta": -1, "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_privacy-policy_1" ], "resolution": "found", "onMissingData": false, "subDimension": "dataLogged" }, { "ruleId": "dataLogged.log.assignedVpnIp", "label": "Assigned VPN IP: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true, "subDimension": "dataLogged" }, { "ruleId": "dataLogged.log.connectionTimestamps", "label": "Connection timestamps: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true, "subDimension": "dataLogged" }, { "ruleId": "dataLogged.log.sessionDuration", "label": "Session duration: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true, "subDimension": "dataLogged" }, { "ruleId": "dataLogged.log.bandwidthUsage", "label": "Bandwidth usage: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true, "subDimension": "dataLogged" }, { "ruleId": "dataLogged.log.deviceIdentifiers", "label": "Device identifiers logged: retainedIndefinite", "delta": -2.5, "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_privacy-policy_1", "ev_vpncat_pricing-page_1" ], "resolution": "found", "onMissingData": false, "subDimension": "dataLogged" }, { "ruleId": "dataLogged.log.emailAddress", "label": "Email address logged: retainedIndefinite", "delta": -0.3, "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_privacy-policy_1" ], "resolution": "found", "onMissingData": false, "subDimension": "dataLogged" }, { "ruleId": "dataLogged.log.paymentRecords", "label": "Payment records logged: retainedIndefinite", "delta": -0.5, "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_privacy-policy_1" ], "resolution": "found", "onMissingData": false, "subDimension": "dataLogged" }, { "ruleId": "jurisdiction.eyesAlliance", "label": "Outside the eyes alliances", "delta": 0, "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_vendor-claim_1" ], "resolution": "found", "onMissingData": false, "subDimension": "jurisdiction" }, { "ruleId": "jurisdiction.mandatoryDataRetention", "label": "Mandatory data retention law: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true, "subDimension": "jurisdiction" }, { "ruleId": "jurisdiction.compelledLogging", "label": "Compelled logging possible: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true, "subDimension": "jurisdiction" }, { "ruleId": "trustworthiness.ownershipDisclosed", "label": "Ultimate ownership not disclosed", "delta": -4, "evidence": [ "ev_vpncat_privacy-policy_1" ], "resolution": "found", "onMissingData": false, "subDimension": "trustworthiness" }, { "ruleId": "trustworthiness.parentOwnsReviewSites", "label": "Parent owns comparison sites: no evidence collected", "delta": 0, "evidence": [], "resolution": "notAssessed", "onMissingData": true, "subDimension": "trustworthiness" 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