Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10 August 2026

WeLocation ("we", "us", or "the app") helps families and friends see each other's location on a live map, with safety alerts, messaging, and games. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using WeLocation you agree to this policy.

Your location is shared only when you choose. Location sharing is off by default. You turn it on with the sharing switch, and you can turn it off at any time — including while the app runs in the background.

1. Information we collect

Account information — your first and last name, and optionally an email address, password, and profile photo. A password is stored only in a securely hashed form.
Location data — your device's GPS location, collected only while you have sharing turned on. On Android, when sharing is on, location may be collected in the background so your chosen people can still see you when the app is not open; while this happens a persistent notification is shown.
Location history — periodic location samples used to show your recent places to you and to group administrators for safety.
Device information — battery level, app version, and platform (Android/iOS), used to display status and support the app.
Messages and photos — content you send through the app's messaging feature is stored so it can be delivered to the recipient.
Purchase information — if you subscribe or send a tip, the purchase is processed by Google Play (and, in future, the App Store). We receive confirmation of your subscription status but never your card or payment details.

2. How location sharing works

Sharing is off by default. Nothing about your location leaves your device until you turn sharing on.
When sharing is on, your live position is visible only to friends and family you have approved.
Background collection happens only while sharing is on. Turning sharing off stops all location collection and removes the Android notification.
You can turn sharing off, remove friends, or delete your account at any time.

3. How we use your information

To show your location to the friends and family you have approved.
To provide safety alerts (for example when someone arrives or leaves) and the one-tap SOS feature.
To deliver messages and photos you send.
To operate app features such as friend groups, games, and account settings.
To maintain, secure, and improve the service.

4. Who can see your information

We do not sell your personal information or use it for advertising. Your information may be visible to or shared with:

People you approve — friends and family you have connected with can see your live location (when sharing is on) and receive your messages.
Group and family administrators — a person who administers your family or group may view location history for safety purposes.
Service providers — Google Play and RevenueCat (to process subscriptions), the map-tile provider used to draw the map, and our hosting provider. They process data only to provide these services.
Legal reasons — if required by law or to protect the safety of a person.

5. Data retention

Location history is kept for a limited period (about 7 days) and then removed. Account information and messages are kept while your account is active. When you delete your account, your personal data is removed from our systems.

6. Security

All data sent between the app and our servers is encrypted in transit using HTTPS. Passwords are stored only as secure hashes. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we take reasonable measures to protect your information.

7. Your choices and rights

Turn location sharing on or off at any time from the map.
View and edit your account details in Settings.
Remove friends or leave groups to control who can see you.
Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data, or delete your account, by contacting us.

8. Children's privacy

WeLocation is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. A parent or guardian who sets up an account for a family member is responsible for that use. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will remove it.

9. International users

The app is operated from servers located in Singapore and may be used from other countries. By using the app you consent to your information being processed there.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date above, and where appropriate we will notify you in the app.

11. Contact us

Questions or requests about this policy or your data: [email protected].