Peace of mind.
One tap away.
A private way to check in with the people who matter most - no tracking, no strangers, just the people you trust.
Good morning,
Jamie 👋
Your status
Last check-in: 2h ago
Your Circle
Mom
10m ago
Alex
1h ago
Sam
3h ago
Mom checked in
Just now
100% Private
No tracking
How Kin Works
Getting started takes seconds. Staying connected takes just one tap.
Connect with Contacts
Only people saved in your phone can connect with you. Your network stays completely within your trusted circle.
Check In Anytime
Quickly let your loved ones know you're safe with a single tap. Simple, fast, and reassuring.
Private by Design
No continuous tracking. Anything you share is end-to-end encrypted and auto-deleted within 30 days — your safety information stays between you and your people.
Your Data Stays With You
Privacy isn't an afterthought - it's the foundation everything Kin is built on.
No Location Tracking
No continuous tracking, ever. If they choose to share where they are, it's end-to-end encrypted and reaches only you.
Encrypted, Not Readable
If you include your location in a check-in, it's encrypted on your device before it's sent. Our servers only ever hold unreadable encrypted data, auto-deleted within 30 days.
Opt-In, Zero Footprint
Your location is yours to share, on your terms. Nothing is collected passively, no background tracking, and what you do share is encrypted and short-lived.
No Unknown Users
Only your verified contacts can connect. Strangers can't find you.
Kin has no background activity. It cannot track where you are or when you arrive somewhere. That is not a missing feature. That is the point.
The Kin Circle
Create private groups for family and friends. When someone shares their location, it is a one-time snapshot: end-to-end encrypted, forwarded to your circle, and auto-deleted within 30 days. No live feed.
Zero Third-Party Access
Unlike other safety apps, we never sell your movement data. Our business model is built on trust, not tracking.
End-to-End Privacy
We prioritize your data integrity with no external sharing and no continuous location tracking. If someone chooses to share where they are, it's end-to-end encrypted and auto-deleted within 30 days - never readable by us, never monitored.
Designed for Real Life
Every feature exists for one reason: keeping you and your circle connected and calm.
Instant Check-ins
Let your people know you're safe in one tap. No typing required, no friction, just peace of mind.
Secure Connections
End-to-end verification ensures only people you know can request a check-in to know you're okay.
Contact-Based Network
Your Kin network mirrors your phone contacts. No social discovery, no algorithm, no strangers.
Lightweight & Fast
Kin is built to be minimal - tiny install size, instant launch, battery-friendly.
< 1s
Check-in time
0
Data sold
100%
Spam Protection
Peace of mind in one tap
Join thousands of families who use Kin to stay connected without compromising their privacy.
Free to download and use. No data sold. Ever.