Frequently Asked Questions
How is SafeLoc different from Life360 or Find My?
Life360 and Find My are "always-on" tracking services - everyone in the circle can see your location at any time. SafeLoc is "approval-based." Your location is private by default. It is only shared when a request is made AND your trusted circle approves it (or you approve it).
What is a Circle of Trust?
A small group of 3-5 people you choose - like close friends or family - who can help approve a location request when you cannot respond.
What triggers a location release?
A location release is triggered only when the specific conditions of your Circle are met. For example, if you set a "2-of-3" threshold, two trusted members must approve a request before your location is sent.
Can the owner self-approve?
No. The purpose of SafeLoc is to provide safety checks when the user might be incapacitated or unable to respond. However, the user can always voluntarily share their location, and they can always veto or deny a request.
Does SafeLoc track me in the background?
No. SafeLoc provides a "one-time location release." It sends a single snapshot of where you are at that moment. There is no continuous tracking, no trail, and no background GPS polling. Location services are activated only during approved requests and automatically deactivated afterward.
Does this added friction slow things down in emergencies?
No. SafeLoc notifies multiple trusted contacts at once, so help can be coordinated quickly. You can also trigger SOS to share with your circle immediately - no approvals needed. Approvals are only for when someone else requests your location.
Will SafeLoc drain my battery?
No. SafeLoc uses event-driven location access rather than continuous background tracking. Location services are activated only during approved requests and automatically deactivated afterward, so it uses significantly less battery than always-on tracking apps.
What happens if my phone dies?
If you opt in, SafeLoc can attempt a Low-Battery Safety Snapshot when your battery reaches a critical level. This captures the best available location at that moment and stores it securely for up to 24 hours so your Circle of Trust has a recent reference if your phone powers off.
Do you store location history?
No. Once the location snapshot is delivered to the requester, it is purged from our systems. We only store the audit log (metadata) that a request occurred, not the coordinates themselves.