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Plain-language writing about location privacy, encryption and looking out for the people you love.
Checking on ageing parents without taking over
How to keep an eye on an older parent respectfully: ask first, use daily check-ins and gentle alerts, and know what to do when their phone goes quiet.
27 October 2026 · 6 min read
Talking to your teen about location sharing
How to bring up location sharing with your teenager: start with why, agree the rules together, keep it visible, and review it as they grow.
27 October 2026 · 5 min read
What end-to-end encrypted location sharing means
End-to-end encrypted location sharing means only the phones in your circle can read your location, not the app's servers. What it does and doesn't protect.
27 October 2026 · 6 min read
Where your location data goes, and why it matters
Some apps pass your location to data brokers who sell it. What regulators and reporters have found, why it matters, and how to protect yourself.
27 October 2026 · 5 min read