Hotspot Shield

Hydra is Hotspot Shield's documented protocol distinction. The product page presents it alongside support for computers, phones and smart TVs, making the service relevant to a mixed-device setup. Start with the actual device app and its connection settings rather than the homepage's speed ranking. Subscriptions purchased directly have a forty-five-day refund window.

The linked Pango VPN notice says domain names may be logged without information identifying a user or device. It also processes an encrypted connection IP until session end and uses device hashes for functions such as bandwidth accounting, analytics and support. Free versions described by that notice use personalized advertising, while paid versions omit those ads and the associated advertising-partner transfer.