About Us

Independent Guides for Privacy-Conscious People

VPN Toggle exists to cut through the noise — no affiliate bias, no fear-mongering. Just clear, honest information about protecting your privacy online.

Our Story

Why We Built VPN Toggle

We got tired of VPN review sites that bury their affiliate relationships and push readers into purchasing software they haven't tested. The VPN market is crowded with misleading claims — "military-grade encryption," "100% anonymous," "best in the world."

VPN Toggle was built as an antidote: a resource where the editorial priority is your informed decision-making, not our commission rate. We research how free trials actually work, what to watch out for, and which providers are genuinely transparent about their policies.

We're not lawyers, cybersecurity researchers, or VPN engineers. We're careful, curious people who read terms of service so you don't have to — and we tell you exactly what we found.

Our Principles

What We Stand For

Honest Recommendations

We disclose all potential conflicts of interest. When a link earns us a referral fee, we say so — clearly, not in fine print.

Research-Backed Content

Every provider comparison is based on actual sign-up attempts, feature testing, and policy review. We don't write from press releases.

Privacy-First Mindset

We practice what we preach. This site collects minimal data, doesn't run invasive trackers, and explains its data practices plainly.

Written for Real People

No jargon walls. We write for someone who knows what a VPN is but doesn't need a computer science degree to understand our guides.

Editorial Disclaimer: VPN Toggle may include referral links to VPN providers. These do not influence our editorial assessments. All opinions are our own. This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional cybersecurity or legal advice.

The Editorial Team

Small team, high standards. We're digital privacy advocates, not sponsored spokespeople.

Alex Mercer

Lead Editor

Former tech journalist covering privacy and security. Has personally tested 30+ VPN products over 6 years.

Sam Okonkwo

Research & Analysis

Reads every VPN privacy policy so the rest of us don't have to. Specializes in spotting misleading claims.

Jordan Lee

Technical Reviewer

Tests server speeds, kill switch behavior, and app performance across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.