Protecting against misuse:

Each family is unique, and may use Life360 differently. Our features are designed to bring families closer, foster trust, and offer peace of mind.

Because your privacy and security matter, we have compiled best practices, specialist guidance, and legal resources to help you understand your rights.

This page will help point you in the right direction if you feel you have been harmed by another user. Since laws vary significantly by state and jurisdiction, you can find the most precise information through an online search that includes: your city and state, details of the harm you’ve experienced, and that you’re looking for a legal resource.

Using Life360 as a family

Advanced Location Sharing empowers effortless coordination throughout the day, when used properly. To ensure that your family is using Life360 in a healthy, productive way, here are suggested best practices from the Life360 Family Expert and registered family psychologist, Dr. Vanessa Lapointe.

Best practices for families:

• Have honest and transparent conversations on how the technology will be used. Important questions to talk through include:
  Q: As a family, for what reason(s) are we using Life360?
  Q: What are the expectations around when Location Sharing is turned on or off?
  Q: How often do we plan to use Life360 to check the other’s location?
  Q: How will location sharing help us feel more connected as a family?
• Be open about using Location Sharing to foster continued trust within your relationships.
• Use Location Sharing as a protective tool to ensure the best for your kids, rather than having it imposed as a consequence.

Understanding app misuse

Review this section if you’re concerned that a Circle member is misusing Life360 in a way that crosses a legal or ethical boundary.

How do I know if I’ve been a victim of stalking?

Legal standards may differ depending on where you live. California law defines a stalker as a person who willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows and/or harasses another person, and who makes a credible threat intended to make that person fear for their safety or the safety of their family.

Since laws can vary significantly by state and jurisdiction, get the most precise information for your location through an online search that includes: your city and state, the harm you’ve experienced, and that you’re looking for a legal resource.

Breaking down the terms: Please note that these definitions are specific to California. Check your local legal resources for more information.

“Harasses” means that someone is knowingly and willfully annoying, tormenting, seriously alarming, or terrorizing another person without a legitimate purpose.

“Course of conduct” means that this action or behavior happens repeatedly — at least twice — within a period of time, showing continuity of purpose. This doesn’t include constitutionally protected activity.

“Credible threat” means a verbal or written threat (this includes electronic communication), or a threat that’s implied by a pattern of conduct. A credible threat can also be a combination of statements and conduct. A credible threat is intended to make the target fear for their safety or the safety of their family, made with the apparent ability to carry out the threat. This doesn’t include constitutionally protected activity.

“Electronic communication device” includes, but is not limited to, telephones, cellular phones, computers, video recorders, fax machines, or pagers.

How do I know if I’ve been a victim of abuse or harassment?

Since laws vary significantly by state and jurisdiction, get the most precise information for your location through an online search that includes: your city and state, the harm you’ve experienced, and that you’re looking for a legal resource.

Here are examples of how California recognizes different types of harassment:

Civil Harassment: Includes assault, battery, stalking, and threatening violence. The threat of violence must be credible enough that a reasonable person would be afraid for their safety or the safety of their family.

Criminal Harassment: In California, it’s illegal to willfully threaten to commit a crime which will result in death or serious physical injury to another person.

Who can I call for help?

If you’re concerned for your safety or a family member’s safety, call the police, authorities, or a help hotline (see below for a full list of resources). If possible, consult with an attorney in your area, because laws vary significantly by state and jurisdiction.

Searching for an attorney: Attorneys specialize in different areas of legal practice. If you’re performing a search online, include: your city and state, details of the harm you have experienced, and that you are looking for an attorney.

Support for minors

We take the protection of vulnerable family members very seriously. If you’re under the age of 18 and concerned for your safety, here is some guidance around getting help.

As a minor, who should I call for help? What legal actions or measures can I take?

When to speak up and find help: If you feel unsafe, don’t keep it to yourself — even though an adult may ask you to. If you’re not sure, talk to someone. Help is available and you’re not alone. See the full list of resources below for support.

If you’re concerned for your safety, call the police, authorities, or a help hotline (see below for a full list of resources). If possible, consult with an attorney in your area, because laws vary significantly by state and jurisdiction.

Searching for an attorney: Attorneys specialize in different areas of legal practice. If you’re performing a search online, include: your city and state, details of the harm you have experienced, and that you are looking for an attorney.