Overview

Private Internet Access was founded in 2010 by Andrew Lee, acquired by Kape Technologies in 2019 and now sits alongside ExpressVPN and CyberGhost in Kape's portfolio. Its apps are fully open source, its no-logs policy has been confirmed in US court cases, and its network spans more than 90 countries.

Private Internet Access affiliate program page
Archive preview of the Private Internet Access affiliate page from a third-party publication; design and terms shown may be outdated. Source: wecantrack.com

The official affiliate page advertises up to 33% commission on new sales with real-time reporting and ready-made creatives, but does not publish the cookie length, payout schedule or minimum. Earlier versions of the page described 33% on new and recurring sales over the customer's lifetime, and some directories still quote that, so check which terms your account carries before you scale. PIA also warns that scammers impersonate its affiliate team with offers of upfront payments.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Open-source apps and a court-tested no-logs policy are easy to sell to sceptical readers
  • Same Kape portal as CyberGhost — one login for both programs
  • Very low promotional pricing lifts conversion on deal-driven traffic

Cons

  • 33% is the lowest headline rate among the major brands
  • Cookie, payout methods and minimum are not published; reports of a high threshold exist
  • Recurring status is unclear — verify before planning on renewal income

Who should promote Private Internet Access

Technical and privacy audiences who value open-source apps and a court-tested no-logs policy, and deal-driven traffic that responds to PIA's low multi-year pricing. Publishers already on the Kape portal for CyberGhost can add it in minutes.

How to join

  1. Apply at privateinternetaccess.com/affiliate-program; the program runs on Kape's TUNE platform.
  2. Confirm the cookie length, payout schedule and whether renewals are paid in your dashboard before scaling — these are not published.
  3. Ignore unsolicited partnership offers: official communication comes only from privateinternetaccess.com addresses.
  4. PIA is also listed on CJ Affiliate if you prefer a network.

Frequently asked questions

How much commission does the Private Internet Access affiliate program pay?

Up to 33% of new sales.

How long is the Private Internet Access affiliate cookie?

The cookie window is 30 days (per network listings; not stated on the official page). Attribution is last-click: a later click on another affiliate's link takes the sale.

What is the minimum payout for Private Internet Access affiliates?

Not published. Payment methods: Not published on the affiliate page.

Does Private Internet Access pay recurring commissions on renewals?

Legacy program advertised lifetime recurring; current page says new sales only — confirm in your dashboard.

Which network is the Private Internet Access affiliate program on?

Kape affiliate platform (TUNE), also listed on CJ Affiliate.