Trust Trail

rust Trail — Trusted, private, real-time location sharing for families and close groups. Trust Trail lets you securely share your live location with people you trust. Built with privacy and battery-efficiency in mind, Trust Trail uses phone number-based authentication and consent-first sharing so you stay in control every step of the way. Key features Phone number registration & secure login with OTP verification and password support. Consent-based real-time sharing — you control who can see your location and can revoke access any time. Background tracking (foreground service) — when enabled, the app uploads precise location updates to Firebase at configurable intervals. Foreground service shows a persistent notification while tracking is active. Request & approval flow — send access requests by phone number; approve, deny, cancel, or revoke access. Track request status in incoming/outgoing queues. Interactive map — view your location and locations of users who have shared with you. Custom map pins show user initials and colors; map refreshes in real time. Network resilience — automatic retry with exponential backoff, connectivity checks, DNS error handling, and graceful offline behavior. Robust error tracking & logging — Sentry for crash monitoring and file-based logs for debugging. Secure & privacy-first — encrypted password storage, secure API communication, and explicit user consent required for any location sharing. Battery-optimized location updates — smart intervals and an admin-configurable upload frequency. Modern UI — clean blue-gradient theme, responsive layouts, helpful guides and in-app tips. Why Trust Trail? Trust Trail was designed for families and close groups who want dependable, private location sharing without sacrificing control. Whether coordinating meetups or ensuring loved ones are safe, Trust Trail gives you accurate, real-time location access — only with explicit permission. Start using Trust Trail Sign up with your phone number, invite trusted contacts, and enable location sharing when you want to be seen. Your location is shared only with people you approve.