NearPew is a free mutual aid platform designed for Catholic parish communities. It helps connect parishioners who need help with those who can provide it, fostering stronger faith-based communities.

Yes, NearPew is completely free for parishes and parishioners. There are no hidden fees, premium tiers, or charges of any kind.

What parishes can use NearPew?

Any Catholic parish in the United States can use NearPew. The platform supports both English and Spanish to serve diverse communities.

What types of help can be shared on NearPew?

Common needs include rides to Mass, meal assistance for families in need, prayer requests, home repairs, companionship visits, and general volunteer coordination.

How does NearPew protect privacy?

NearPew uses privacy levels so members can control who sees their requests. Contact information is only shared when members choose to connect. All data is encrypted and stored securely.

Who manages a parish on NearPew?

Each parish has admins (usually parish staff or trusted volunteers) who can approve new members and manage the community.

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Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with the site.

Cookies We Use

NearPew uses cookies in three categories. Essential cookies are always active; analytics and marketing cookies require your explicit consent.

Essential Cookies

Required for the site to function. Cannot be disabled.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration	Provider
next-auth.session-token	Authenticates your login session	30 days	NearPew
next-auth.csrf-token	Protects against cross-site request forgery	Session	NearPew
next-auth.callback-url	Remembers where to redirect after login	Session	NearPew
nearpew_active_community	Remembers your selected community	30 days	NearPew
nearpew_cookie_consent	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year	NearPew
NEXT_LOCALE	Stores your language preference	1 year	NearPew

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use NearPew. Only loaded with your consent.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration	Provider
_ga	Distinguishes unique users for analytics	2 years	Google Analytics
_ga_*	Maintains session state for GA4	2 years	Google Analytics

Marketing Cookies

Used for Google Ads conversion tracking. Only loaded with your consent.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration	Provider
_gcl_au	Stores ad click information for conversion tracking	90 days	Google Ads

Managing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.

Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent the site from functioning properly.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (CCPA)

NearPew does not sell your personal information. We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. When you consent to marketing cookies, Google may use conversion data to measure ad campaign effectiveness, but this data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

To opt out of all non-essential data sharing, click "Reject All" on the cookie consent banner, or update your preferences via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer. You can also contact us at privacy@nearpew.org.

Third-Party Services

NearPew uses the following third-party services that may set cookies or process data:

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Google Analytics (GA4)	Website analytics and usage insights	Google Privacy Policy
Google Ads	Conversion tracking for ad campaigns	Google Privacy Policy
Resend	Transactional email delivery	Resend Privacy Policy
Vercel	Website hosting and deployment	Vercel Privacy Policy
Google OAuth	Optional sign-in with Google	Google Privacy Policy

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@nearpew.org.