HeyPolo's new app lets you track your family's location in real time.
Surfshark is a well-known Virtual Private Network (VPN) program. It boasts excellent performance on both computers and mobile devices. It's extremely useful for enhancing security and privacy when using public networks or accessing geo-restricted content. The company recently launched a new app called HeyPolo, which allows location sharing with a focus on privacy.
This program prioritizes control and privacy over constant tracking. Designed for families or groups of friends who need to stay connected and know each other's whereabouts without constant monitoring, this app offers flexible and varied options. For example, it can be used while traveling, allowing everyone in the group to see each other's locations or to share locations with a family member when needed, and more. The app was announced on Surfshark's official website in a post dated March 23.
- Surfshark's new HeyPolo app
Speaking of travel, location-sharing apps have become incredibly popular. They're an easy way for others to know where we are, whether we've reached our destination after a long journey, etc. The problem is that, in most cases, they're constantly running. This means the other person will always know your location.
HeyPolo differs from most similar apps by allowing users to control when their location is shared and who can access that information. The app offers greater freedom and more options for managing location sharing and its visibility.
Among other features, users can choose how their location appears on the map. They can choose between a precise location, a wider area, or complete privacy. They can also specify how long their location is displayed, setting start and end times, and restricting it to specific situations, such as gatherings with friends, travel, etc.
- Encrypted data
One of its key features is the permanent encryption of location data. The app uses high-level AES-256 encryption to protect location data, the same standard used in its VPN service. Surfshark assures its users that it will not monitor this information or sell the data to third parties, as user privacy is of paramount importance to it.
Among its potential uses, the app could be useful for commuters who want to share their location with their families. They could configure the app to make their location available only while they are commuting, for example, and again when they return home.
It's important to note that the HeyPolo app is not free. However, new users receive a 30-day free trial. You can find all the details on the official HeyPolo website. It's available for iOS and Android.