SafeBuddy - SOS Alert App

SafeBuddy – Personal Safety, SOS Alerts & Smart Check-Ins

SafeBuddy is a personal safety app built for real-world situations—travel, late-night commutes, living alone, family safety, and everyday peace of mind. Stay connected to the people you trust with SOS alerts, smart safety check-ins, and trusted contact protection.

With smart check-ins, SOS alerts, and trusted contact protection, SafeBuddy creates a reliable safety layer between you and the people who matter most.

--- Key Features

-- Smart Safety Check-Ins
Confirm you’re safe with one tap. If you miss a scheduled check-in, SafeBuddy can remind you and escalate alerts based on your settings.

-- Emergency SOS Alerts
Trigger SOS instantly to notify your trusted contacts.
- Send emergency SMS alerts (works even with limited internet)
- Share your real-time location during emergencies
- Designed to work even with limited internet connectivity

-- Trusted Contacts
Add and manage trusted contacts who can help during emergencies. Only your selected contacts receive alerts.

-- Safety Reminders
Get periodic reminders to confirm your safety. If you remain inactive, SafeBuddy can escalate alerts based on your settings.

-- Emergency Location Sharing (SOS Alert Only)
Your location is shared only during SOS/emergency alerts. SafeBuddy does not continuously track your location.

-- Shake-to-SOS (Optional)
Optionally shake your phone to quickly trigger SOS when you can’t easily access the screen.

--- Privacy & Consent First
SafeBuddy is designed with privacy in mind:
- No ads
- No selling of user data
- Most data is stored locally on your device
- Permissions are requested only when needed (just-in-time)
- Clear user consent for sensitive permissions (like SMS and location)

--- Who It’s For
SafeBuddy is ideal for:
- Solo travelers
- Women working late shifts
- Daily commuters
- College students
- Delivery workers
- Elderly parents living alone
- Anyone who wants added safety assurance

App functionality may vary by country regulations, device capabilities, and network availability.

More safety tools and emergency features are planned in future updates.

--- Important Disclaimer
SafeBuddy is a safety assistance tool and does not replace emergency services. In critical situations, always contact your local emergency number immediately.

WHY WE NEED THESE PERMISSIONS:

- CALL_PHONE: Emergency dialling when SOS triggered
- Location: Share GPS with emergency contacts
- SMS: Send emergency alerts to trusted contacts
- Notifications: Critical safety alerts and reminders