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General Questions

What encryption is Private Proxy using?

Private Proxy uses 128-bit SSH encryption

Can I post sensitive information, such as my credit card information, while browsing the Internet anonymously?

Yes, it is safe to post such information. PrivacyView is using 128-bit encryption to protect your private credit card information.

What browsers are supported by Private Proxy?

Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. You need Firefox version 3.0 or higher for it to work on the Vista operating system.

Can I use Private Proxy on a MAC?

No, Private Proxy is not supported on the MAC.

Is Private Proxy a replacement for my current Internet service?

No, you need to have an existing Internet Service Provider in order to access the Private Proxy server.

Can I use Private Proxy on DSL or Dialup?

Private Proxy will work with DSL and a Cable connection but it is not supported for a Dialup connection.

Is Private Proxy as fast as my regular Internet?

You will see a slight delay and mostly on websites with a lot of graphics. This is due to the 128-bit encryption that is being performed on the data.

Won't people try and use Private Proxy to do bad/illegal things?

We believe that most people that use our service are decent and honest individuals. We have in place extensive security to catch anyone abusing the system. If someone is brought to our attention, we will cancel the offending account immediately and give it to the proper authorities. Private Proxy protects an individual's privacy not criminal behavior.

Does Private Proxy get rid of web cookies and my browser history?

No. Private Proxy secures your Internet connection, not your computer hard drive. If you are interested in this type of protection, check out PrivacyView.

Why should I use anonymous proxy servers?

Any web resource you access can gather personal information about you through your unique IP address. They can monitor your browsing habits and log this information with your IP address.

There are 3 main categories of companies that are tracking what you do on the Internet. One is your ISP (Internet Service Provider). This is who you use for surfing the Internet. They have a log of all the websites you have visited. The second are the variety of Internet search engines such as Google, Yahoo, and MSN. They even go as far as selling this information to Marketing firms to better target your behavior. The final one is the company you are working for. Generally the IT department will track where employees are surfing to guarantee they are only using it to perform their job.

By using an anonymous proxy server you are masking your IP address so these companies don't have the ability to track your habits. It is no one's business what you do on your computer.

What information transmits to a web-server (by a browser or proxy server)?

The name and version of your operating system.
The name and version of your browser.
The configuration of your browser (display resolution, color depth, etc.)
The IP address of your computer.
The referring URL of how you go to the web page.
The Internet port of your computer.

Did we answer your question? If not, please send an e-mail to (support AT privacyview DOT com) with your specific question.