Mullvad VPN: privacy is a universal right

Mullvad VPN: privacy is a universal right is an Android VPN service for people who want to reduce the exposure of their online activity, identity, and location. It routes internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel to a Mullvad VPN server before the traffic continues to the website being visited. Websites then see the VPN server’s identity instead of the user’s identity, while the internet service provider can see a connection to Mullvad but not the user’s activity.

The service supports accounts that can be created without personal information, including an email address. Mullvad states that it keeps no activity logs and offers anonymous payment options through cash or cryptocurrency. Users can add time to an account through the Mullvad website or vouchers, and the service is described as costing €5 per month. Its global network of VPN servers can also be used to bypass geographical restrictions.

The Android app uses the WireGuard VPN protocol, which is described as connecting quickly without draining the battery. Mullvad VPN can be used with Mullvad Browser to block third-party cookies and other tracking technologies. Together, these tools address different parts of online privacy, with the VPN protecting the network connection and the browser blocking specified tracking methods.

MirrorNest provides the official Android build directly from its own storage after scanning it for malware before publication. The product is listed in the Internet & Browsers category, where its purpose is to manage private internet connections rather than provide general browsing content. It is distributed under an open-source license, allowing the catalog entry to represent a platform-specific build of the openly licensed software.