Data Usage

Last updated: November 11, 2025

Overview

At Bastion VPN, we adhere to a data minimization philosophy. This page contains detailed information about what data we collect, why we need it, how long we store it, and how you can manage it.

We only collect data that is absolutely necessary for the service to function and ensure its security.

Data We Collect

Device ID
Unique identifier of your device. Used for authentication and preventing unauthorized access.
Device identification • Until account deletion
Traffic Statistics
Total amount of data transferred and date of last connection. Does not include information about visited sites or traffic content.
Usage monitoring • 30 days
VPN Network IP
Internal IP address in our VPN network (e.g., 10.0.0.5). Not linked to your real IP address.
Traffic routing • Until disconnection

Data We DO NOT Collect

Browsing History
We don't know or store information about which sites you visit
DNS Queries
Your DNS queries are not logged or analyzed
Traffic Content
We cannot see what you do on the internet
Real IP Address
We don't store your real IP address after connection
Timestamps
Exact time of your actions is not recorded

How We Protect Data

Encryption
All data is encrypted using ChaCha20-Poly1305 - a modern cryptographic algorithm
Protected Servers
Our servers are protected by firewalls and have restricted access
Regular Audits
We conduct regular security checks of our systems
Minimization
We only collect minimally necessary data

Data Management

Account Deletion
You can delete your account at any time. All related data will be deleted within 30 days.
Data Request
You can request a copy of all data we store about you.
Automatic Deletion
Traffic statistics are automatically deleted after 30 days.

Detailed Data Table

Data Type	Collected	Purpose	Retention Period	Can Delete
Device ID	Yes	Device identification	Until account deletion	Yes
Traffic Volume	Yes	Usage statistics	30 days	No
Connection Date	Yes	Activity monitoring	30 days	No
VPN IP Address	Yes	Routing	Until disconnection	No
Browsing History	No	-	-	-
DNS Queries	No	-	-	-
Traffic Content	No	-	-	-
Real IP Address	No (used once)	Server selection	Not stored	-
Timestamps	No	-	-	-
Used Ports	No	-	-	-

Geolocation Processing Specifics

On first connection, we analyze your approximate location (country/region) once to: • Automatically select the nearest server • Optimize connection speed • Improve service quality Important to understand: • This data is NOT saved after connection • Used only at the moment of server selection • Not linked to your Device ID • Not shared with third parties

Third Party Data Transfer

We DO NOT transfer your data to: • Advertising networks • Analytics services • Social networks • Other VPN providers Exceptions: We may transfer minimal data only if required: • By court order • By law enforcement request (within legal framework) • To protect our rights or user safety Important: Due to our zero-logging policy, we physically cannot provide browsing history, DNS queries, or traffic content.

Your Rights

Right to Access

You can request information about what data we store about you

Right to Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal data

Right to Rectification

You can request correction of inaccurate data

Right to Portability

You can obtain a copy of your data in machine-readable format

Right to Object

You can object to the processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us: support@bastion-vpn.com

Updates to This Policy

We may update this data usage policy. For significant changes, we will notify you: • Through in-app notification • By email • Through website announcement We recommend periodically checking this page for updates.

Contact Information

If you have questions about how we use your data: Email: support@bastion-vpn.com Telegram: @BastionVPNSupport We will respond to your request within 48 hours.