Surfshark
Location sharing should help people feel connected and safe — not monitored. But for many, today’s location apps create more tension than peace of mind.
Parents want to know their teens arrived home after school safely. Friends want to coordinate meetups. Families want to stay connected. Constant location tracking isn’t necessary to achieve these goals, yet most location apps default to constant tracking, turning reassurance into surveillance. That’s why we built something different.
What is HeyPolo?
HeyPolo is a privacy-first location-sharing app that lets people share where they are on their own terms.
Many location apps focus on continuous tracking. HeyPolo takes a different approach — giving people the ability to share what they want only when they choose. It’s designed around consent and control — not passive monitoring.
Why did we build HeyPolo?
At Surfshark, we’ve spent years building tools that help people take control of their online privacy. But privacy isn’t just about protecting your data from strangers — it’s also about having control in your closest relationships.
People want to stay connected. They want to know their loved ones are safe. But they also want autonomy, trust, and respect for boundaries. HeyPolo sits at the intersection of connection and privacy — because feeling safe shouldn’t mean giving up control.
What does this mean for us?
HeyPolo represents our next step in building tools that put people in control of their online lives. We’ve always believed that privacy shouldn’t be a compromise — whether you’re surfing online or staying connected with the people you care about. With HeyPolo, we’re expanding beyond online security.
This is about creating a family of products that share the same core values: transparency, user control, and respect for privacy. HeyPolo is built on the same principles that guide everything we do at Surfshark — just applied to a different challenge.
How to use HeyPolo
One HeyPolo subscription covers your account, and everyone else joins for free. You can create unlimited groups for family, friends, coworkers, or travel buddies. The app works on both iOS and Android, and inviting people is as easy as sending a quick link — no complicated setup required.
Once you’re in, you control everything. You can choose to share your exact location when meeting friends or coordinating pickups. You can share an approximate location to let others know you’re in the area without pinpointing your exact address. Or you can go completely private whenever you need space. Beyond choosing what to share, you also decide who can see your location, when they can see it, and how long they can see it for, all customized to each group.
Why should you try HeyPolo?
Whether you’re checking that your teen got home safely, meeting up in a busy city, coordinating pickups and trips, or staying connected with elderly parents, HeyPolo works for the moments that matter.
If you’ve been looking for an alternative to constant tracking apps, HeyPolo is here. Download HeyPolo and start sharing your location on your terms.
