Why we request each permission, and which are optional.

To pin your incident report to an accurate location on the map. You can also set the location manually by tapping the map — GPS is not required.

When you start a new report and have not set the location manually.

To show you incident reports from your neighborhood and determine which neighborhood feeds to display.

When you first open the map or neighborhood feed.

To attach an existing photo from your device to an incident report. The app uses the system Photo Picker — a sandboxed picker that runs outside the app and only returns the specific photos you select. The app never gets access to your full photo library, and we do not request the broad 'Photos & media' or 'Camera' permissions on Android.

When you tap 'Add photo' in a report. The system Photo Picker opens; only the photos you tap are passed to the app.

To record a voice report when you choose the 'Voice report' option. The recording is stored on your device until you submit it, then uploaded to Gorebet servers as evidence. Voice reports are always optional.

Only when you start a voice report and tap the microphone button.

To send you alerts about incidents in your neighborhood, updates on reports you submitted, and urgent safety notices.

On first launch or when you enable notifications in Settings.