VPN is a shorthand for Virtual Private Network. It secures your internet connection to hide your IP address from third parties. This allows you to communicate in a secure manner online, without leaving any trace including your Internet history and your search history. Cookies are protected with using a VPN so that no third parties can get access to

VPNs protect data traffic. This means that it is not visible the eyes of your ISP. The ISP may block certain websites or online services. They do this for security reasons. It's commonplace when you live in countries that have strict censorship. The solution is an VPN. When you visit the post office, for instance the VPN won't be able to verify