Answer : A proxy is a type of computer network that indirectly connects the user to the Internet. And those who have this kind of service , they are proxy server , that is, the user and the desired web is located between the proxy server . Due to the location in the Proxy Server , there is no direct connection between the user and the desired site. So the actual information of the user is hidden. In simple language , we can browse the net by keeping our information secret through proxy server