Privacy at a Glance
We've written this policy to be clear and understandable. Here's the short version:
- No personal account required — use our service without registering.
- We don't sell your data — ever. Your information is not shared with advertisers for targeting.
- We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic, which uses anonymous identifiers.
- We display third-party ads which may use cookies to show relevant advertisements.
- Proxy data is public — the proxies we list are sourced from public APIs, not from our users.
Welcome to Proxy List Free ("we", "us", "our"), accessible at proxylistfree.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website. By using Proxy List Free, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Proxy List Free is designed with privacy in mind. We do not require you to create an account, register, or provide any personal information to use our service.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected by our server and by third-party tools we use:
- IP Address: Your IP address is recorded in server access logs for security and diagnostic purposes. These logs are automatically purged after 30 days.
- Browser & Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type — collected anonymously via Google Analytics.
- Pages Visited: URLs accessed, time spent on each page, and referrer URL — used to understand how our content is used.
- Approximate Geographic Location: Country and city-level location derived from your IP address, used for analytics.
Information You Voluntarily Provide
If you choose to contact us via email or our contact form, we collect:
- Your name and email address
- The content of your message
This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is never used for marketing.
Proxy Data
The proxy servers listed on our website are sourced from publicly available third-party APIs. We do not collect any personal information from proxy servers themselves. Proxy data (IP addresses, ports, protocols) displayed on our site is already publicly available information.
How We Use Your Information
We use the limited information we collect for the following specific purposes:
| Data Type | Purpose | Stored? |
|---|---|---|
| Server Logs (IP, timestamps) | Security, DDoS protection, error diagnosis | 30 days, then deleted |
| Analytics Data (anonymous) | Understand traffic, improve content | Via Google Analytics (26 months) |
| Contact Form Data | Responding to your enquiry | Until resolved, then deleted |
| Cookies (Functional) | Session management, preferences | Session or persistent (see §4) |
| Ad Cookies (3rd party) | Displaying relevant advertisements | Managed by ad networks (see §6) |
We do not use your information for automated decision-making, profiling, or for any purpose beyond what is stated above.
Third-Party APIs & Data Sources
The proxy data displayed on Proxy List Free is fetched from third-party APIs and public proxy repositories. These services operate independently and have their own privacy policies and terms of service.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these third-party data sources. We use their data only to populate our publicly displayed proxy list.
Third-Party Services We Use
- Google Analytics — Website traffic analysis (see §5)
- Google AdSense / Ad Networks — Advertising (see §6)
- Cloudflare — DDoS protection and CDN (may log IPs temporarily)
- Public Proxy APIs — Source of proxy server data
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and collect analytics data.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Set By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional | Remember your filter preferences (protocol, country) | Session | Proxy List Free |
| Analytics | Track page visits, session duration, device type | Up to 2 years | Google Analytics |
| Advertising | Serve relevant ads, frequency capping | Up to 13 months | Google, Ad Networks |
Managing Cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics (Property ID: G-6PELV2LZXW) to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects data such as page views, session duration, bounce rate, traffic sources, and approximate geographic location.
The data collected by Google Analytics is anonymized — it does not identify individual users. We have also enabled IP anonymization, which means your full IP address is never stored by Google Analytics.
What Google Collects
- Pages visited and time spent
- Browser and operating system type
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
- How you arrived at our site (search engine, direct, referral)
- Screen resolution and device type
Opting Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can also control data sharing via Google's privacy controls.
For more details, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Advertising
Proxy List Free is supported by advertising revenue, which allows us to provide our service completely free of charge. We display advertisements served by third-party ad networks, which may include Google AdSense.
Interest-Based Advertising
Third-party ad servers may use cookies or web beacons to serve ads based on your browsing behaviour. This is called interest-based or behavioural advertising. We do not have access to or control over these cookies set by third-party advertisers.
Your Ad Choices
You have several options for controlling interest-based advertising:
- Visit Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) to opt out
- Visit Your Online Choices (EU) for European users
- Adjust your Google Ad Settings directly
- Use browser extensions like uBlock Origin or AdBlock
External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, resources, or third-party services. These links are provided for your convenience and information only.
We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party website. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.
Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously and implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it. These include:
- HTTPS Encryption: All traffic between your browser and our website is encrypted using TLS/SSL.
- Server Security: Our servers are protected by firewalls, DDoS mitigation (via Cloudflare), and regular security updates.
- Minimal Data Collection: The best security is not collecting data in the first place. We only collect what is strictly necessary.
- Access Controls: Access to any server logs is restricted to authorized personnel only.
However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information using commercially acceptable means, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.
Children's Privacy
Proxy List Free is not directed to, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from, children under the age of 13 (or 16 in EEA countries, as applicable under GDPR).
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at fkdigitalmedia@gmail.com. We will take immediate steps to delete such information from our records.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
For EEA / GDPR Users
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time.
For California (CCPA) Users
- Right to Know: What personal information is collected and how it is used.
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected.
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information. (We do not sell personal information.)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at fkdigitalmedia@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Increment the version number
- For material changes, post a notice on our homepage
Your continued use of Proxy List Free after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us About This Policy
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please do not hesitate to contact us:
- Email: fkdigitalmedia@gmail.com
- Website: proxylistfree.com
- Contact Form: Visit our Contact page
We take all privacy enquiries seriously and will respond within 30 days (or sooner for urgent matters).