Place Types: Organization vs. Personal
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The difference between organization-managed and personal places in itemID.
Two types of places
itemID distinguishes between organization-managed places and personal places. This distinction is central to understanding the exploration system.
Organization-managed places
Organization-managed places are created and maintained by cities or organizations. They represent official attractions, museums, shops, or other curated points of interest.
- Created and managed by licensed organizations
- Visible in the public Explorer
- Can be part of city trails and campaigns
- Have verified information and official images
Personal places
Personal places are created by individual users. They can be private favorite spots, hiking points, or other individual markers.
- Created via the creation page (type: Place)
- Visible only to the creator by default
- Can be included in your own trails
- Optional QR code for physical marking
- Quota depends on plan
Visibility
Users can mark their personal places as "public," making them appear in search and on the map for other users. Organization-managed places are always public.