# Trust & privacy

> How Expat Pocket handles permissions, moderation, location, and data minimisation — calm trust by design.

Calm trust.

Privacy isn’t a footer link. It’s how permissions, messaging, and location behave day to day.

- **Identity & access** — Your account stays yours. Sensitive tools stay behind clear checks — not mixed into the public product surface.
- **Content & people** — Report, block, and dispute paths exist when something feels wrong. Humans review what machines can’t.
- **Location & device** — Location is asked only when a feature needs it. No silent background tracking.