Privacy & Trust
Plain English about what's stored, who can read it, and what you control.
What we can see
Stored in the database
Alex, as database admin, can read:
- Username and display name
- Profile icon and packing progress
- Photos you upload to the group gallery
- Journal entries, talk notes, and private intentions (admin access only — see below)
Only you can read your journal
Your journal entries, talk notes, and private intentions are protected by Supabase row-level security: nobody else in the group can see them through the app. The database admin has technical access to the underlying tables, but never reads your personal content without your explicit permission.
If you forget your password, message Alex and he'll reset it for you. Your journal entries and intentions stay tied to your account through the reset.
How photos work
All photos are shared with the group. Anything you upload appears in the group gallery for the other attendees on the trip. There is no longer a "private" photo mode — if you don't want a photo shared with the group, don't upload it here.
What Alex promises
- Never read your journal, intentions, or talk notes without your explicit permission
- Never share your data with anyone outside the group
- Never use your data for ads, tracking, or analytics
- Always log every admin action so you can see it
- Always let you export your data
- Always let you delete your account
These are trust promises. You can view the admin action log on your account at any time, and the source code is open for review.
Your rights
- Export — download everything as ZIP, anytime
- Delete — delete account and all data, 7-day recovery window
- Audit — see every admin action on your account
- Privacy — choose what to share with other pilgrims
- Review the code — open source at github.com/ragerbanjoo/ascend
Age requirement
You must be at least 14 years of age to create an account on this site. By creating an account, you confirm that you meet this requirement. If you are under 14, please ask a parent or guardian to assist you.
Forgot your password?
Message Alex at alex@sjdyoungadults.com or text +1 (509) 306-0440 and he'll reset it for you. Your journal entries and intentions stay tied to your account through the reset — they are not lost.