• Get Surfshark
A hand holding a takeaway coffee cup with the Surfshark logo, another hand holding an ID card above the cup.

Food for Data

Spreading online privacy awareness,
one coffee at a time

Get started
30-day money-back guarantee

Exchange data for your daily coffee

Food for Data is a pioneering social experiment at a local New York coffee shop. Instead of paying with money, people exchange personal data for coffee and pastries.

Provoking conversations on data value

This innovative concept aims to spark conversations about data privacy and the value of personal information in the digital age.

Explore the research our team conducts on data-driven investigations focusing on online wellbeing, privacy, and cybersecurity. Through our studies, we aim to illustrate how modern technologies are impacting our world, offering insights into relevant statistics and trends.

Provoking conversations on data value

Here’s how Surfshark can help

Encrypt your online activity

Browse privately by encrypting your internet activity. No one can track or steal your data.

Hide your IP address

Avoid tracking and hide your real IP and location by replacing it with your chosen VPN server’s IP.

Stream content safely

Get private and safe access to local content everywhere in the world without buffering or annoying pop-ups.

Block ads and malware

Our CleanWeb feature stops annoying ads and protects you from malware attacks.

Avoid restrictions & censorship

Get quick and secure access to blocked or censored material without worrying about tracking or censorship.

Use on unlimited devices

No need to count the devices — set up one Surfshark account and use it on an unlimited number of devices.

Get the best prices online

Save money on flights, hotels, rentals, and regular everyday items, as their prices often vary depending on your location.

Boost speed

Stop ads from loading to save data, and connect to fast, up-to-date servers to boost speeds.

Avoid public Wi-Fi threats

Protect your data while using public Wi-Fi — don’t become a victim of identity theft or fraudulent purchases.

Available on

Try it out with our 30-day money-back guarantee

Not sure if Surfshark is the right choice for you? Enjoy the benefits of a premium VPN service for 30 days before making your decision.

Try Surfshark
Try it out with our 30-day money-back guarantee

Experts recognize us

We’re honored to be listed among the top VPN providers on the market by names like CNET, TechRadar, and others.

Tech Advisor Editors’ Choice 2024

Tech Advisor Editors’ Choice 2024

Independent’s Editor’s Choice Best Value VPN 2023

Independent’s Editor’s Choice Best Value VPN 2023

Forbes Advisor Best VPN for Unlimited Connections 2023

Forbes Advisor Best VPN for Unlimited Connections 2023

VPN Solution of the Year 2022

VPN Solution of the Year 2022

1,2, ad-free

Stop sharing your data with brokers and ad-trackers with over 80% off + 3 mo. free deal.

Get Surfshark
30-day money-back guarantee
1,2, ad-free

Frequently asked questions

Data brokers are companies that collect data useful for marketers. They collect data from many different sources and create user profiles useful for advertisers. Meanwhile, ad trackers are ad-tracking software features that help follow your behavior online. They help create insights on how to personalize ads for different audiences.

Surfshark VPN protects your data by encrypting (turning into code) your connection and blocking ads & malware. That means you can enjoy clear, ad-free browsing, knowing your data is safe from advertising trackers or malicious actors.

Surfshark does not keep usage logs, meaning no one, including Surfshark itself, can see what you do online while connected to Surfshark VPN. That’s possible because Surfshark is located in Amsterdam, a jurisdiction which does not require VPN services to keep user data.