Proxy servers for privacy are a decent start, but they’re not the whole package. Like you said, some leak data or don’t encrypt traffic, which defeats the purpose.
If you’re serious about anonymity, you should look into VPNs (like Mullvad or ProtonVPN) or Tor. They’re way more secure and actually encrypt your traffic. Proxies alone? Nah, too risky.
Also, speed depends on the provider. Some free proxies are painfully slow, but paid ones like Luminati or Smartproxy can be faster. Still, trade-offs exist.
If you’re serious about anonymity, you should look into VPNs (like Mullvad or ProtonVPN) or Tor. They’re way more secure and actually encrypt your traffic. Proxies alone? Nah, too risky.
Also, speed depends on the provider. Some free proxies are painfully slow, but paid ones like Luminati or Smartproxy can be faster. Still, trade-offs exist.