I have no history with them, Elana.
Looked them up and found this: http://community.futureshop.ca/t5/Tech-Blog/Review-SurfEasy/ba-p/420251
Has pros and cons. Seriously don't know what to advise, (Hankers will kill me, lol).
Seems to be on the level. They should add a "call home" feature or even a lock device feature...
Up to you, girl.
I don't advise free VPNs though as they really have no big incentive to keep developing and adding security, etc.
CarGuy1 has a VPN but I don't know which but I think he was happy with it, if memory serves.