Let’s address the elephant in the room: we know our model looks a bit unusual. We offer exclusive, top-tier privacy protection at an impressively low price, serve only U.S. law enforcement, avoid advertising, and even ask our clients to keep things under wraps. Sounds suspicious? Maybe, if you don’t know our story. That’s why we make a point to share it every chance we get.

Our story started with our founder’s sister, a devoted employee at the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. Her commitment to public service came at a cost: her privacy was threatened by someone misusing open records requests, forcing her to leave a job she loved. It was a wake-up call. Public servants face unique risks simply because their names are in public records, and our founder, a key member from the Search Quality team from the world’s largest search engine, knew he had the skills to help.

He took this as a mission, building a powerful search algorithm specifically designed to protect those who serve. This program was created with law enforcement in mind, and we keep it exclusive to ensure it remains a unique, valuable resource for those who need it most. Offering it to everyone? That would dilute its purpose and its strength.

But the journey wasn’t easy. After building the alpha version, our founder realized that many agencies needed this tool but couldn’t always afford it. Instead of turning to investors, he invested his own savings to make the program available at the lowest possible cost, taking a leap of faith and committing to MAGEN full-time. Our goal has always been to support those who protect us, keeping our service accessible and dedicated solely to law enforcement.

Sure, we may not be like other programs. We don’t offer referral fees, free trials, or name-drop our clients. And yes, we’re a bit understaffed on support (for now). But what we do offer is unmatched privacy protection for those who serve and protect.

Some competitors may say otherwise, but we’re focused on the battle that matters: defending good against those who wish to exploit it. This isn’t about politics; it’s about supporting the people who risk their lives to uphold justice. So, thank you for allowing us to help protect your name while you protect our communities. It’s an honor we take to heart.