Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 1, 2026

ProxyScout.net ("ProxyScout", "we", "us") publishes proxy and VPN provider comparisons, reviews and technical tutorials. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit the site, why we collect it, and the choices available to you.

Information We Collect

• Usage & analytics data — pages viewed, referring URLs, device/browser type and approximate location, collected via Google Analytics.
• Affiliate click data — when you click a "Claim Deal" link, we log a hashed IP address, user agent, referrer and the partner/tutorial involved, so we can measure which content drives value and pay out affiliate commissions accurately. We do not store your raw IP address.
• Account data — if you're an administrator of this site, we store your name, email address and a securely hashed password.

How We Use Information

• To operate, maintain and improve the comparison matrix, tutorials and blog.
• To understand which providers and articles are most useful to visitors.
• To track affiliate referrals owed to us by our partners.
• To detect abuse and keep the site secure.

Affiliate Disclosure

ProxyScout participates in affiliate programs with the proxy and VPN providers listed on this site. Outbound "Claim Deal" links route through /out/{partner} and may earn us a commission at no additional cost to you. This never affects the ratings or opinions expressed in our reviews and tutorials.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use Google Analytics cookies to understand aggregate site usage. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using your browser's cookie settings or a browser extension such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share limited data with analytics providers (Google) and affiliate partners strictly to attribute referred signups, as described above.

Data Retention

Affiliate click logs are retained only as long as needed to reconcile commissions with our partners, after which they may be deleted or aggregated.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal data we hold about you. To make a request, contact us using the details below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date above.

Contact Us

Questions about this policy? Reach out at [email protected].