Family Tracking App

Privacy-first family location sharing that puts control back in your hands. Create secure family circles, share real-time locations, and coordinate family activities without compromising personal data.

A React Native application built for families who need location awareness without surveillance. Invite-only sharing circles, automatic data purging, and battery-optimized tracking deliver reliable coordination while maintaining complete privacy control.

Core Features

Private Circles System

Create invitation-only location sharing groups with unique join codes. Family members request access, admins approve membership, ensuring only trusted contacts can view your location.

Real-Time Location Updates

Live map showing all circle members with smooth position updates. Intelligent polling reduces battery drain while maintaining accurate location awareness for family coordination.

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Native Android app and web interface provide flexible access. Check family locations from mobile or desktop, with consistent functionality across all platforms.

Battery-Optimized Tracking

Smart location polling with configurable intervals and distance thresholds. Background tracking respects device power management while maintaining location accuracy when needed.

Privacy by Design

Database-Level Security

Row-level policies ensure location data access only for authorized circle members

Automatic Data Retention

Location history automatically purges after 30 days, minimizing stored personal data

Technical Foundation

React Native

Cross-platform mobile development with Expo for unified Android and web deployment

Supabase Backend

PostgreSQL database with real-time subscriptions and authentication services

Location Services

Platform-native GPS with smart polling and battery optimization strategies

Who This Is For and Why This Product Exists

Privacy-Conscious Families

Parents and family members who want location sharing without data collection concerns or advertising-driven business models affecting their personal information.

Multi-Device Households

Families using mix of Android phones and desktop computers who need consistent location access across platforms without device restrictions.

Existing family tracking solutions often force users to choose between functionality and privacy, requiring acceptance of extensive data collection for basic location sharing features. Many applications include complex features that overwhelm users who simply need family location awareness.

This application addresses core family coordination needs while maintaining complete user control over data sharing and retention. The focus remains on essential location functionality rather than feature accumulation or monetization through user data.