Two of the most privacy-forward online services are partnering up to help users break free of the hold Big Tech has on your data. Vivaldi and Proton VPN have announced a partnership that will see the ultra-popular VPN integrated directly into the Vivaldi desktop browser.
Now, when users open up Vivaldi and log in, they’ll have full access to Proton VPN’s free VPN right in the browser. Proton VPN is our favorite free VPN for a reason: offering access to five servers located across the world with no data limits or speed restrictions. Oh, and it’s completely ad-free.
This team-up aims to help internet users take back privacy and control over their digital lives. Vivaldi’s highly-customizable browser provides power and versatility that many other browsers lack. Proton VPN on the other hand, offers exceptional privacy protections, keeping user data secure and hidden from prying eyes.
It marks a broader shift away from U.S.-based Big Tech and toward more independent, ethical alternatives. Both Vivaldi and Proton VPN are proud European services that are stepping up to challenge the status-quo; what many see as an undesirable surveillance business model.
Tatsuki Tomita, Vivaldi’s COO and Co-founder said, “Proton and Vivaldi demonstrate that powerful products don’t require compromising user privacy. Our partnership represents a principled alternative to big tech, one where your data remains yours, not a commodity to be sold. We believe private and secure browsing isn’t a luxury but a fundamental right for everyone. Together, we’re creating solutions that prioritize users above all else, uphold higher ethical standards, and empower people to break free from tech giants who don’t share these values.”
Access to Proton VPN through Vivaldi is now available with the latest version of the desktop browser.
Author: Sam Singleton, Assistant Editor, PCWorld
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