Live Map for Approved Contacts
StayKnown Live Map is built for trusted safety visibility, not public tracking. A visitor can only view a live safety session through a permitted link created from the user’s own Visit, LIVE, SOS, or safety notification flow.
1) What the Live Map is for
The Live Map gives approved contacts and permitted recipients a clear safety view during an active or recently ended session. It helps them understand where the user was last seen, when the last update arrived, whether the session is live or ended, and what safety context the user provided.
It is not a public tracking page. It is not a social map. It is not designed for casual monitoring. It exists so trusted people can respond with care when the user has chosen to share safety context.
2) Permission starts with the user
- The user starts a Visit, LIVE session, SOS, or related safety flow.
- The user chooses or approves the trusted people who may receive safety alerts.
- The link is created for safety visibility, not public discovery.
- The recipient must treat the map as private safety context.
- The link should not be shared with outsiders unless necessary for lawful emergency response.
3) Who should see it
The Live Map is intended for approved contacts, emergency contacts, SOS contacts, responders, or permitted recipients who have a lawful safety reason to view the session.
- Trusted family members.
- Approved emergency contacts.
- Approved SOS responders.
- People the user intentionally notified.
- Lawful safety recipients during a real concern.
4) What visitors may see
Depending on the session, device state, and available data, the map may show live or last-known location, place label, destination details, session status, started time, accuracy, and safety notes.
- Live or last-known map position.
- LIVE, SOS, or ended session state.
- Last update time.
- Approximate accuracy where available.
- Destination or visit details the user provided.
- A safety-use reminder and brand/legal line.
5) Visitor privacy notice
The Live Map can show a privacy notice before the map opens. This reminds the visitor that the session is only for approved safety use and must not be used for stalking, harassment, unlawful monitoring, or pressure.
- Visitor must acknowledge safety-use boundaries.
- The map is for legitimate care and protection.
- Misuse can lead to restriction or reporting.
6) Accuracy, timing, and map limits
The Live Map is a safety aid, not a guarantee of exact real-time location. GPS, device permissions, battery state, mobile network, browser behavior, VPN state, and third-party providers can affect what the visitor sees.
- Location can be delayed, approximate, or unavailable.
- Place labels may be approximate.
- Email or push delivery may be delayed or filtered.
- The user’s device may be offline, out of battery, or restricted by operating system settings.
- The visitor should call the user directly or contact local emergency services if danger seems likely.
7) During SOS or urgent safety states
If SOS is active, the map should be treated as serious safety context. Visitors should not assume the map alone is enough. They should try direct contact and contact local emergency services when danger seems likely.
- Try calling or messaging the user if safe.
- Use the map as context, not as perfect proof.
- Do not attempt unsafe personal intervention.
- Escalate to official emergency channels when appropriate.
8) When the session has ended
If a session is ended, the map may show last session or last known location context instead of active LIVE movement. This helps visitors understand that the safety flow is no longer live and prevents confusion.
- Ended does not always prove the user is physically safe.
- Last-known location may be stale or approximate.
- Visitors should use direct communication if they are unsure.
- If danger seems likely, contact emergency services.
9) What visitors must not do
- Do not use the map to stalk, monitor, threaten, shame, or control anyone.
- Do not share the link publicly or with people who should not see it.
- Do not use the location to follow or confront the user.
- Do not save or publish private coordinates, screenshots, or safety notes except where necessary for lawful emergency response.
- Do not use the map to violate protective orders, custody rules, school rules, workplace restrictions, or similar legal boundaries.
10) Learn more about the connected safety flows
The Live Map is connected to other StayKnown safety features. These pages explain the surrounding flows and policy boundaries.