Transparent proxies are more for network admins than users. They’re great for caching websites to speed up loading times or blocking certain sites, but yeah, they don’t hide your IP or encrypt data.
If you’re worried about snooping, I’d recommend using HTTPS Everywhere (it’s a browser extension) alongside a VPN. That combo makes it way harder for anyone to see what you’re up to.
If you’re worried about snooping, I’d recommend using HTTPS Everywhere (it’s a browser extension) alongside a VPN. That combo makes it way harder for anyone to see what you’re up to.