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With numerous VPN services on the market, consumers must scrutinize privacy policies before subscribing. One notable case involved TunnelBear, a VPN company previously sponsored by popular YouTube channels. Following its acquisition by McAfee, many wondered about the implications on data privacy, leading to its sponsorship termination by some creators. Despite this, TunnelBear has maintained a commendable privacy policy.
In contrast, many free VPNs raise red flags regarding their methods of data handling. For instance, Facebook's Onavo VPN was revealed to collect user data in worrisome ways, ultimately being classified as spyware. The fall from grace of many free services underlines the necessity of paying attention to who is managing your data.