Terms of service

Introduction

Mullvad Leta is a free and open search service provided by Mullvad. It acts as a proxy to Google and Brave Search APIs, ensuring user privacy.

Service Usage

Caching

Searches are cached for up to 30 days to enhance privacy. This means search results may be up to 30 days old. You can change this in settings.

Privacy

When a search isn't in the cache, our server (leta.mullvad.net) queries the search engines on your behalf. Only the search query is sent; no personal data is shared.

Direct Links

Returned search results contain only direct links to the final destination. All tracking elements and third-party content are removed to protect your privacy.

Data Handling

We operate under a strict no-logs policy. We do not log, collect, or store any user activity. This means no logging of your search queries, IP address, timestamps, or any other metadata.

To provide the caching service, each search query is hashed and the result is stored temporarily in memory; this data is automatically deleted after 30 days. To monitor and maintain the health of the service, we collect a minimal amount of aggregated application data, such as the total number of searches performed per minute. This data is entirely anonymous, cannot be used to identify an individual user, and is used solely for operational purposes. We do not display ads or sell user data.

Fair Use Policy

While Mullvad Leta is free to use, accessing Google and Brave Search APIs incurs costs. To manage these expenses and ensure service availability for all users, we may implement usage limits. These limits are designed to prevent abuse and maintain optimal performance.

Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms of Service as necessary. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of Mullvad Leta constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us through our official support channels.

Effective Date: July 3, 2025