Safe And Easy
Locatee needs to carry a mobile phone that is switched on. Only family members can use Familyfinder - no one else can access the location information. See the video on Familyfinder usage and privacy protection. There is no limit on the number of users using the same subscription. Please note the fair use limits *.
Private and Safe
Familyfinder cannot be used to locate a person without that person's permission. The permission is granted by an SMS. The locatee can cancel the permission at any time with an SMS.
Supported phones and operators
Familyfinder has no limits on the mobile phones to be located. All GSM-phones will work and there is no need for software or new settings. Familyfinder works with all Finnish mobile operators in Finland, except on DNA prepaid. A separate location activation is required with Saunalahti-accounts. Read further instructions about Saunalahti here.
Accuracy
Location information is based on the approximate position that is retrieved from the operator. The accuracy depends on the operator, network status and time of day. It varies from a few hundred meters in urban area to even a few kilometers in the countryside. If the location information cannot be retrieved for some reason, Familyfinder will show an error message. Failed location requests are free-of-charge.
Subscription
Subscription can be made by two ways: Paypal payment as a monthly subscription or for 6 months using Finnish banks' online payment system.
Familyfinder is a part of the Fambit service for families
It is also possible to use your Familyfinder credentials to log in to Fambit at www.fambit.com. Fambit offers a social calendar, todo-lists and group messaging services for your family.
*) limits for reasonable use are 30 searches/month for Familyfinder Lite and 125 searches/month for Familyfinder. The service will inform the user when usage exceeds these limits. Fambit retains the right to suspend the service if the usage is not restricted after the warning. In these cases the service will be unsuspended at the beginning of the next subscription period.
