My project had actually begun here - as VPN project, or "00vpn" - it was intended to offer a 3rd party VPN service - a so called "middleman" if you want, where you can set up your own VPN server, thus, have full control over it, compared to when you buy a VPN and the company behind it does.
VPNs are essentially glorified proxies, and VPN providers can potentially monitor and collect users' traffic data, including their browsing history.
Claims by VPN providers about not keeping logs cannot be verified, and in some cases, providers may have a history of disclosing user information to authorities.
VPN providers have a vested interest in keeping logs, as it can help them shift responsibility to users if legal problems arise.
Payment method does not affect the ability of VPN providers to collect and store users' traffic data.
VPNs do not provide foolproof security or privacy, and if used improperly, can even introduce vulnerabilities to users' systems.
Even with a VPN, someone could still intercept and monitor users' communication by collecting data at the VPN server exit point.
If you wish to delve further into the topic, you could certainly utilize Google, however, we suggest perusing this piece of literature and viewing the accompanying video.
TL;DR
Mainstream VPNs do not offer security or privacy. They are simply an enhanced form of a proxy. We aim to introduce you to an alternative perspective, if you still wish to use a VPN.
The sole aim of our project is to offer you an alternative route. You have your own VPN server and thereby FULL control over it.
We will provide an illustration of the setup process using Oracle Cloud as the most straightforward and expedient method. Amazon AWS and Linode are equally effective alternatives as well.