In short, we don't keep logs of your activity, your ISP assigned IP, or any metadata except for your bandwidth usage in a 30 day period. You can read about Windscribe's logging policy here. A VPN provider has to be very transparent in terms of what information is stored, and for how long. Running an Internet service without any kind of logs is impossible, due to the nature of computers. No logsÄon't trust a VPN that logs your activity, or claims to have absolutely no logs at all. Windscribe prevents this, as our browser extension will block ads and trackers that can compromise your privacy, even after you disconnect. The ping rate is the measurement of latency. Latency is the amount of time required for a signal to travel from your device to an ISP server and back. You should also choose fiber-optic or cable internet to have low latency and ping rates, which is very important for gaming. When you access websites, they leave tracking cookies in your browser, so when you disconnect from a VPN, all your activity can be linked back to your ISP assigned IP, and then directly to you. We recommend going for 15-25 Mbps bandwidth for the best experience. Having a VPN alone will not do much for your privacy. With a firewall, all connectivity outside of the VPN tunnel is blocked by default, so if your VPN connection is severed for any reason, there is nothing for the app to do, so you can guarantee that your IP will not leak, as it "fails closed" so to speak. The OS itself will also make requests behind the scenes, which you cannot prevent with a kill switch. There is zero guarantee that packets will not leak, since its a reactive measure. A kill switch simply shuts down programs you choose when the connection drops. Some VPN apps trick you into thinking that a "kill switch" will protect you. By creating an account, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy Why Firewall is Important