- 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 promises made earlier this year, the provider updated its Terms of Service (ToS) to firmly plant its flag in Iceland, a move designed to protect users from impending European surveillance laws.
In January, PrivadoVPN told TechRadar that it was in the process of moving its operations to Iceland to find exactly “what a privacy-focused VPN needs.” Now, a new version of the provider’s Terms of Service makes that transition a legal reality.
The updated ToS replaces the former Swiss jurisdiction and Privado Networks AG, based in Zug, with Privado Networks ehf., with its official headquarters in Garðabær, near Reykjavík.
The revised document is substantially longer and more detailed than the August 2023 version it replaces, and sets out explicit protections and operational guidelines under Icelandic law.
Crucially, the new Terms also explicitly state that Privado’s 30-day money-back guarantee “can only be used once per user.”
Why Iceland is the new privacy paradise
For years, Switzerland was 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 were aimed at forcing “derivative service providers” – a category that groups top VPN services with social media platforms and messaging apps – to comply with 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 and not as telecommunications companies. This seemingly minor legal distinction makes a big difference: it means PrivadoVPN is completely exempt from mandatory data retention laws.
“Iceland treats VPNs as application layer service providers and not as 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 previous document was relatively brief, the new Icelandic ToS offers detailed and robust sections that clarify the boundaries of the service, leaving much less room for legal ambiguity.
A quick look at PrivadoVPN
If you’re not familiar with PrivadoVPN, the provider has quickly risen to become one of the most attractive options on the market. It features an incredibly generous free VPN tier that offers 10GB of monthly data, a reliable kill switch, and unlimited 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 unlocking capabilities for popular streaming platforms like Netflix, BBC iPlayer, and Hulu.
Now that the legal transition to Iceland has been completed, PrivadoVPN has successfully backed up its privacy claims with concrete legal action. By refusing to budge on jurisdiction, the provider has ensured that it remains a top-tier option for security-conscious users who want to keep their digital footprints completely their own.
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