VPN service, yet search engines have insights?
VPN service, yet search engines have insights?
This might look like a simple question, but it's actually tricky. I recently purchased a VPN service using the LMG link after my ISP sent me an email confirming my purchase. They made sure I understood what I was doing and how much data I was using—thousands of gigabytes. When I checked my IP address or did a WHOIS lookup, the VPN was functioning perfectly. But when I searched for my location on Google Maps from my actual address, it showed the correct place. How does this work?
Cookies and/or login status are retained based on your previous activity or device data, including location settings at the time of use.
VPNs generally rely on well-known ports for each provider. If a VPN avoids using 443 and instead uses port 2004, it becomes easier to identify its traffic through analytics. Some services also track users by device type—like PC or phone—using the same service, but having the PC connected to a VPN is the simplest method for monitoring.
Clean up the cookies and cashes, then verify your exact location again. If you're logged into Google, their system may save this data and you'll need to log out.