Live location without permanent retention
You can share live without enabling permanent retention. Check account consent: skipping activation does not withdraw a choice already active.
Feature availability
Instructions for My Safe Circle describe version 2.2, still in development and beta, and not released in app stores. Installed versions may lack the feature; interface and behaviour may change during testing.
Check consent first
In Help and support → Consent and sharing, check the account choice applying across devices. The information notice and session are not separate consents for retaining the final point.
Continue without enabling is not withdrawal
The manual says Continue without enabling neither grants nor withdraws consent. If already active, it does not switch it off. Use consent management and verify server completion.
Sharing without permanence
Live sharing still works without active retention. The session remains accessible for at most 7 days after ending; Stop is not immediate erasure. Its message follows session rules too.
Limits of the choice
Withdrawal, contact removal and deleting separate copies differ. Independent screenshots and exports cannot be remotely erased. For complete deletion, use the dedicated guide.
Guides for your next step
To set up a session, read duration and recipients. For update issues, use the screen-off checks. For data after the session, see Stop, consent withdrawal and deletion.
Frequently asked questions
Can I skip activation to withdraw old consent?
No. That button does not withdraw existing consent. Check the account choice and use the dedicated consent controls.
Is the feature already in app stores?
No. This guide describes version 2.2, still in development and beta; it does not promise availability in the published app.
Does a live session guarantee someone will act?
No. Sharing a point does not confirm a contact is watching the map or can respond. Agree separately who will respond.
Sources consulted
Technical and safety information was checked against the following official sources.
Guide by the My Safe Circle team, written from the app manual and checked on October 4, 2026 against the listed sources.
LIVE LOCATION, PRACTICAL CHOICES
Prepare your Circle
Check the manual and app version before looking for the feature. These guides describe voluntary use with approved recipients.
Explore My Safe CircleMy Safe Circle helps contact trusted people. It is not an emergency dispatch centre and cannot guarantee delivery, reading or intervention. For immediate danger, call your local emergency number.