1What is Map My Impact and how does it work?

It’s a global map of real actions: you contribute $5, submit a goal, and your pin appears instantly so others can view, like, and share.

2How do I create a pin?

Enter name, email, address (with autofill), pick a category, choose a suggested goal or write your own, optionally add a description (up to 1,000 words) and profile photo, accept terms, pay $5, and submit.

3Will my full address be shown?

No—by default we display city and country; you can adjust location precision or request updates later.

4When does my pin appear?

Immediately after successful payment, with occasional post-review for safety or policy compliance.

5What’s shown on each pin?

Your name, profile photo (if provided), goal title, a like counter, and a Details view with your description and city/country.

6What categories and goals can I choose?

Education, Health, Environment, Community, Innovation, Culture, Animals, Equality, Peace, Growth, Infrastructure, Leadership, Governance, and Other—each with curated examples (e.g., “Plant trees,” “Tutor students,” “Run a blood drive”)—or write your own.

7Can I edit or delete my pin later?

Yes—use the link in your confirmation email to request edits (text, photo, location precision) or deletion.

8Do I get a confirmation email and share link?

Yes—we send a thank-you email with your personal profile link for one-click sharing on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and more.

9How do likes work?

Anyone can open your profile and tap Like; we rate-limit and filter suspicious activity to reduce bots and duplicate likes.

10What are Featured Profiles?

Each month we highlight the top five pins with the most valid likes; winners appear on the Featured page with photo, name, goal, city/country, details, and a contact button.

11How do you break ties for Featured?

We use earliest submission time and verified engagement quality (e.g., unique sessions) as tie-breakers.

12What does the Contact button share?

A protected contact form or masked email so people can collaborate without exposing your private address.

13What payment methods are supported and is it secure?

PayPal, major credit cards, and Zelle (where available); transactions are encrypted and processed by trusted gateways.

14Is the $5 a donation or a fee?

It’s a platform support fee that keeps the map running and secure; you’ll receive an email receipt (not a tax-deductible charitable receipt unless explicitly stated during checkout).

15Can teams, classrooms, or organizations participate?

Absolutely—you can create multiple pins or a shared team pin and link to a school, nonprofit, or community group.

16Can I stay anonymous?

Yes—you can hide your photo and use first name/initials while still showing your city/country and goal.

17How precise is the map location?

We map to your chosen precision (typically city-level); you can request a change if you pinned the wrong spot.

18Do you moderate content?

Yes—pins must be respectful, lawful, and constructive; we remove hate, harassment, dangerous claims, spam, or copyright violations and may suspend repeat offenders.

19How do I report abuse or a problem?

Use the Report link on any profile or contact us via the Contact page with the profile link and reason.

20What if my pin or email didn’t show up?

Check spam/junk, then use the “Resend confirmation” option or contact support with your name and payment email.

21Which devices and browsers are supported?

The site is fully mobile-friendly and works on current versions of major browsers.

22Is the platform accessible?

We aim for WCAG-aligned accessibility, including keyboard navigation and alt text; tell us if you need accommodations.

23Which languages and time zones are supported?

Pins display globally in your local time zone; multi-language UI is rolling out—English first, with more languages coming.

24How is my data used and protected?

We store only what’s needed to run your profile and the map, protect it with encryption, never sell personal data, and honor deletion/portability requests.

25Can I download or delete my data (GDPR/CCPA)?

Yes—request via the Contact page or your confirmation link and we’ll process export or deletion.

26What security measures do you use?

Encrypted payments, bot/rate-limit controls, fraud checks, and ongoing monitoring.

27Can entrepreneurs, donors, and experts collaborate with creators?

Yes—Featured profiles include a safe contact option; any collaboration remains between the parties.

28Do you integrate with social media?

Yes—you’ll get a personal share link and buttons for quick posting.

29Is there an Inspiration/Random feature?

Yes—a Random Inspiration button surfaces diverse pins to discover and support.

30Are refunds available?

Because $5 supports platform operations, refunds are generally not provided, but we’ll review mistaken duplicate charges or technical errors.

31Is there an age requirement?

Users under the age of majority should have a parent/guardian submit or supervise participation per local laws.

32How do I become a monthly sponsor or partner?

Reach out via the Contact page about sponsorships, partnerships, or featured collaborations.

33What’s the quickest way to get started right now?

Tap “Add Your Goal,” choose a category and goal (or write your own), add a brief note and photo if you like, contribute $5, and watch your pin light up the global map within seconds.