Surfshark launches HeyPolo
March 23, 2026
HeyPolo moves away from the always-on monitoring and gives people a way to share their location when and how they decide, not by default. Following a privacy-first approach, HeyPolo does not sell user data to third parties, ensuring its users maintain control over their data and privacy.
“As a father myself, I wanted to create an app that could help me ensure my family’s safety while respecting and protecting their data at the same time,” commented Edvinas Sersniovas, CEO at HeyPolo. “People want safety, but they don’t want to sacrifice their autonomy or feel controlled by those they trust. We are changing the perception that location sharing must equal surveillance.”
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Consent at the core: The user is always in control. They decide exactly what is shared, with whom it is shared, and for how long.
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Control visibility: Unlike traditional location sharing apps that default to exact tracking, with HeyPolo users can choose how they appear on the map — exact location, a general area or private mode.
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Controlled sharing (no ‘ghost’ tracking): Users can set exact start and end times for sharing. Once the timer expires, tracking stops completely. The app is built with total transparency — users always know who is viewing their location.
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Privacy as a core promise: Created by the team behind Surfshark, HeyPolo follows strong security and privacy standards. Data is encrypted in transit, and the company will never sell, monetise or exploit user location data.
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One subscription, unlimited connections: With a single subscription, users can create unlimited groups and invite friends and family at no extra cost.
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