A complimentary VPN comes with my seedbox, so I don't mind using it. But some private trackers don't encourage or strictly forbid VPNs; I can only use it when I access my seedbox (for 2 purposes: 1) to launch a torrent file 2) to download the complete file via SFTP). Is that what you're suggesting? Thanks for the clarification.

hey @Artillery
I recommend to use VPN for your own privacy of web browsing & while downloading files from seedbox via ftp ssh https & streaming copyright content. keep in mind that the isp can monitor unencrypted traffic
some seedbox providers like seedboxes.cc offers openvpn 256 bit encryption alongside the seedbox without additional fee so its more reasonable
but you can go for more complex algorithms of encryption like AES-256-GCM encryption algorithm with a 4096-bit DH key that nordvpn uses it has adblock feature as well
there are good vpn providers out there that offer secure encryption with no logs policy
I recommend nordvpn, private internet access, ipvanish
keep in mind that some trackers dont allow vpn so you have to disable it while login on these trackers or on some providers you can white-list the specific tracker from vpn
btw here is the list of trackers by their vpn policy
http://torrentinvites.org/f96/vpn-gu...ackers-525750/
hope it helps
regards

Originally Posted by ranik

you're safe as long as youdownload your files from seedbox to local via secure protocols, like sftp, https.

sorry i dont agree, most seedbox providers with ssh access dont proper secure the logs on the seedbox ifself. so you as a normal ssh user are able to access the logfiles. this means by default:
* connecting ip
* username
* on nginx/apache logs even the file what was requested

SO PLEASE USE AN VPN ON EVERY CONNECTION TO THE SEEDBOX, THIS IS THE MOST SECURE WAY!