It seems to me that, at least speaking for the US, there is a massive demographic that is becoming increasingly skeptical and weary of "big tech", and VPN compa

It seems to me that, at least speaking for the US, there is a massive demographic that is becoming increasingly skeptical and weary of "big tech", and VPN companies have targeted this demographic with panacea solutions to stop big tech's ability to track you, etc etc. ExpressVPN has been all over the air waves in conservative radio. Although I don't mind people practicing safe hygiene, little do they know a VPN has very little to do with big techs ability to actually vacuum up data about them.