Community Networks Overview
Introduction to Community Networks on itemID β local groups that help neighbours recover lost items, find missing pets, and respond to emergencies together.
Community Networks
Community Networks are a core feature of itemID that brings together people in the same geographic area. Members can share alerts about lost items, missing pets, and emergencies β creating a local safety net powered by the community.
Key Concepts
| Concept | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Community | A local network with a name, description, type, location, and topics |
| Topic | An alert category within a community (e.g., Lost Items, Missing Pets) |
| Membership | Your subscription to a community, including which topics you follow |
| Alert | A post by a member with title, description, location, and radius |
Trust Levels
Members earn trust levels based on their activity, which determines their daily alert limits:
| Trust Level | Requirement | Daily Alert Limit |
|---|---|---|
| NEW | No registered items | 1 |
| VERIFIED | 1+ registered items | 3 |
| SCOUT | 5+ registered items | 5 |
Availability
Community Networks are available in all cities on itemID's Explorer map β over 120 cities across Germany. Every city automatically has a community that you can join. Check the Community Networks section in your account to explore and subscribe.
Privacy
Community Networks are designed with privacy as a first principle. Members can share alerts without revealing personal information. Location sharing is optional and consent-based. Alert details include the approximate area (radius) but never exact addresses.