Global Impact

Privacy AccessShouldn't Depend on Where You Live

For people in places with restricted internet access or weak legal privacy protections, a secure connection isn't a convenience — it can be the only way to reach information and communicate safely.

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Discounted access programs Support for journalists & NGOs Ongoing, not one-time

Journalist & Activist Access

Discounted or complimentary access for people working under real digital risk.

NGO Partnerships

Working with organizations already supporting digital rights and free expression.

Censorship Circumvention Research

Supporting work on getting around network-level blocking in restrictive environments.

Digital Literacy Education

Plain-language resources on staying safe online, like ourPrivacy Guides.

independent security audits

Funding the same third-party audits everyone relies on, not just marketing them.

Emergency Access Response

Extending access quickly during acute internet shutdowns or crackdowns when possible.

Our Approach

How We Think About This Work

Deliberately, not as a marketing exercise.

Step 01

We listen first

Working with organizations already active in digital rights, rather than assuming we know best.

Step 02

We provide what's useful

Access, infrastructure, and resources — not just a statement.

Step 03

We stay involved

Continued support, not a single donation announced once and forgotten.

Not a separate product

Same Infrastructure, Same No-Logs Policy

People using access programs get the exact same independently audited no-logs policy and encryption as any paying customer — nothing about the underlying protection is different or reduced. For people relying on this in a high-risk situation, that consistency matters more than almost anything else.

Same audited no-logs policySame encryption standardNo reduced protection
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If you work in this space

Are You an NGO, Journalist, or Researcher?

If you work with communities facing internet restrictions or digital surveillance risk and think a partnership could help, reach out. We evaluate these on a case-by-case basis rather than a fixed public program, since needs vary a lot by region and situation.

Case-by-case evaluationNGOs & journalists welcomeResearchers welcome
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Principles

What Guides This Work

Access Shouldn't Depend on Geography

The starting principle behind every program here.

No Reduced Privacy Standard

The same audited policy, regardless of how someone accesses the service.

Working With Experts

Partnering with organizations who understand these situations better than we do alone.

Ongoing Commitment

Sustained involvement, not a single press release.

Discretion When Needed

Some situations require handling access quietly, without a public announcement.

Verified, not just claimed

Funding the same independent audits that back every other part of the product.

Work in this space?

If you think there's a fit, we'd like to hear from you.

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Frequently asked questions

Access Shouldn't Depend on Where You Live

Learn more about our work, or reach out if you think there's a fit.

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Our team is available 24/7 to assist you with setup, billing, or troubleshooting—in your preferred language.