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- PrivadoVPN has updated its Terms of Service
- The document now includes new address and legal jurisdiction in Iceland
- The Terms include limits on Privado's 30-day money-back guarantee
It’s official: PrivadoVPN has completely severed its legal ties with Switzerland.
Following up on promises made earlier this year, the provider has updated its Terms of Service (ToS) to firmly plant its flag in Iceland, a move designed to shield users from looming European surveillance laws.
Back in January, PrivadoVPN told TechRadar it was in the process of moving operations to Iceland to find exactly "what a privacy-focused VPN needs." Now, a brand-new iteration of the provider’s Terms of Service makes that transition a legal reality.
The updated ToS replaces the old Swiss jurisdiction and the Zug-based Privado Networks AG, with Privado Networks ehf., officially headquartered in Garðabær, near Reykjavík.
The revised document is substantially longer and more detailed than the August 2023 version it replaces, laying out explicit protections and operational guidelines under Icelandic law.
Crucially, the new Terms also explicitly state that Privado's 30-day money-back guarantee "may only be utilized once per user."
Why Iceland is the new privacy haven
For years, Switzerland was widely considered a gold standard for digital privacy. However, that reputation began to crumble in March 2025 when the Swiss government proposed controversial amendments to its surveillance laws.
The proposed changes aimed to force "derived service providers", a category that lumps in the best VPN services with social media platforms and messaging apps, to adhere to strict monitoring and data collection obligations.
Seeing the writing on the wall, PrivadoVPN began its exit strategy. In Iceland, VPNs are treated strictly as application-layer service providers rather than telecommunications companies. This seemingly minor legal distinction makes a massive difference: it means PrivadoVPN is completely exempt from mandatory data retention laws.
"Iceland treats VPNs as application layer service providers and not Telcos that require data retention and logging," PrivadoVPN told TechRadar earlier this year.
The new, expanded Terms of Service also provide a much deeper dive into what is expected from both the provider and the user. While the old document was relatively brief, the new Icelandic ToS offers detailed, robust sections that clarify the bounds of the service, leaving far less room for legal ambiguity.
A quick look at PrivadoVPN
If you aren't familiar with PrivadoVPN, the provider has quickly risen through the ranks to become one of the most compelling options on the market. It boasts an incredibly generous free VPN tier that offers 10GB of monthly data, a reliable kill switch, and unthrottled speeds — features that most competitors lock firmly behind a paywall.
For paying subscribers, the premium service unlocks unlimited data, up to 10 simultaneous connections, and access to servers in over 60 countries. It also offers excellent unblocking capabilities for popular streaming platforms like Netflix, BBC iPlayer, and Hulu.
With the legal transition to Iceland now complete, PrivadoVPN has successfully backed up its privacy claims with concrete legal action. By refusing to compromise on jurisdiction, the provider has ensured it remains a top-tier choice for security-conscious users who want to keep their digital footprints entirely their own.
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