Though it has a no-log policy, it does collect some data that can not be directly connected to your account. The Hydra, IKEv2 protocol, Kill Switch, and standard AES-256 encryptions ensure privacy and security. It has server locations across 80 countries meaning that enough servers for geo-restricted content. Hotspot Shield unblocks most streaming services including US Netflix, iPlayer, Prime Video, and Disney Plus and also supports torrenting over P2P servers. It provides enough speed for most activities over proprietary Hydra protocol, however, speed can be well below most Wireguard VPNs.

It has browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox. This VPN can be used on multiple platforms and devices such as Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Smart TVs, routers, and more. Overall, it is a good VPN that can be used for all most all kinds of activities with privacy and security, but it has lots of things to improve to come at par with other industry-leading VPNs such as Nord VPN, Express VPN, etc.

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