# Privoxy Frequently Asked Questions

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This FAQ gives quick answers to frequently asked questions about Privoxy. It is not a substitute for the Privoxy User Manual.

What is Privoxy?

Privoxy is a non-caching web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for enhancing privacy, modifying web page data and HTTP headers, controlling access, and removing ads and other obnoxious Internet junk. Privoxy has a flexible configuration and can be customized to suit individual needs and tastes. It has application for both stand-alone systems and multi-user networks.

Privoxy is Free Software and licensed under the GNU GPLv2 or later.

Privoxy is an associated project of Software in the Public Interest (SPI).

Helping hands and donations are welcome:

- https://www.privoxy.org/participate

- https://www.privoxy.org/donate

Please note that this document is a work in progress. This copy represents the state at the release of version 4.1.0. You can find the latest version of the document at https://www.privoxy.org/faq/. Please see the Contact section if you want to contact the developers.

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