# Remove Strongbox

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/remove-strongbox/19613
**Category:** Tool Suggestions
**Tags:** completed
**Created:** 2024-07-22T11:51:06Z
**Posts:** 39
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## Post 15 by @anon23293884 — 2024-08-11T18:04:49Z

> [@mentalfoss](#):
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> But sometimes it feels that this community is sponsored, by projects like Proton or Brave, and even Strongbox now. :slightly_frowning_face:

:ballot_box_with_ballot:I understand why it might seem like certain projects could have sponsors, but let’s clarify the situation, especially considering that a representative from [MAGIC Grants](https://magicgrants.org), who plays a key role in supporting PrivacyGuides, is a [Verified User](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/u?group=verified&order=likes_received)  
 ![SCR-20240811-rwur](//forum-uploads.privacyguidesusercontent.com/original/2X/4/49df5d6aadb712745b26398ac27faf3d416de495.png)

:military_medal:PrivacyGuides has [partnership](https://magicgrants.org/2024/07/22/Privacy-Guides-Fund) with MAGIC Grants, a Public 501(c)(3) charity. This structure was intentionally chosen to minimize administrative overhead and allow the project to focus on its core mission—creating educational materials and providing security and privacy recommendations. MAGIC Grants [exists to support projects](https://magicgrants.org/about/) that truly make a difference in the community and protect privacy rights, without any commercial interests.

:world_map:The presence of a MAGIC Grants representative on the forum, such as [Justin Ehrenhofer](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/u/sgp/summary), serves as evidence that PrivacyGuides maintains its independence and works in the community’s interest, not for sponsors. There is [transparency](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/privacy-guides-partners-with-magic-grants-501-c-3/19615/2).

:shield:Instead of assuming there’s sponsor influence, let’s discuss how we can continue to support projects that deserve our trust and how we can make them even better.

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