Stay Connected When It Matters Most
Are You There keeps your loved ones safe with automated check-ins and instant emergency notifications.
About Phing LLC
Who We Are
Phing LLC is a technology company based in Bothell, Washington, dedicated to creating innovative solutions that enhance safety and connectivity in people's daily lives. Founded in 2024, we launched with our flagship product, Are You There, an emergency contact app that helps families stay connected without compromising privacy or independence.
As a small, user-funded company, we operate with a clear principle: our customers come first, not investors or advertisers. This independence allows us to make decisions based on what's best for the people who use our products, not what maximizes data collection or ad revenue.
Our Mission
We believe technology should empower people without compromising their privacy or autonomy. Our mission is to develop products that solve real problems for real people - products we would trust to use with our own families and friends.
With Are You There, our first product, we've established the foundation of what Phing LLC stands for: privacy as a fundamental right, not a feature. We use bank-level encryption, transparent data practices, and user-controlled settings to ensure that your information stays yours. We're committed to building tools that enhance life's important moments while respecting the dignity and independence of every individual.
Based in the Pacific Northwest, our team is passionate about creating technology that serves humanity, not the other way around. We're here for the long term, building trust one user at a time.
Who Benefits from Are You There
Real people, real peace of mind
Peace of Mind for Families
- Daily wellness checks without intrusive calls
- Location data for wandering concerns (dementia/Alzheimer's)
- Multiple family members stay informed
Freedom with a Safety Net
- Customizable schedules for different activities
- Works offline (sends location when signal returns)
- Doesn't require constant texts that ruin the experience
Independence Without Isolation
- Respects independence while providing oversight
- Reduces parental anxiety without constant contact
- Safety net for medical emergencies when living alone
Support for Your Wellness Journey
- Discreet wellness monitoring
- Reduces burden of asking for help
- Enables support systems without being overbearing
Are You There
Your Safety Companion
Automated Check-Ins That Adapt to Your Life
Set check-ins that fit your routine - daily for elderly parents living alone, hourly during solo hikes, or weekly for college students away from home. The app learns your patterns and only alerts your network when something is truly wrong, eliminating false alarms and "check-in fatigue." Whether it's a morning wellness check or an adventure checkpoint, customize schedules that work for your lifestyle and give everyone peace of mind.
Your family gets peace of mind without constant texts. You get freedom knowing someone's watching out for you.
Multi-Channel Alerts That Actually Reach People
When seconds count, your emergency contacts receive simultaneous SMS, push notifications, and email alerts with your last known information. Unlike a single text that might go unnoticed, our escalating notification system ensures someone responds - even calling secondary contacts if the first doesn't acknowledge within minutes. The system keeps trying until someone confirms they've received the alert and are taking action.
No more wondering "Did they see my message?" Help arrives when you need it most.
Precision Location Sharing When It Matters Most
Share your exact location automatically when you miss a check-in - critical for hikers on remote trails, elderly individuals who may wander, or travelers in unfamiliar cities. Unlike "always-on" tracking that drains batteries and feels invasive, location sharing activates only during potential emergencies, respecting your privacy while providing crucial information first responders need. Your location history is stored securely and only accessible to your designated contacts.
Turn hours of searching into minutes. Your contacts know exactly where to find you or send help.
Privacy-First Safety You Can Trust
Bank-level encryption protects your location history, contacts, and health information. Your data stays on your device until needed - we don't monetize your safety or sell your information to advertisers or data brokers. You control who sees what, when, and for how long. Change your mind? Delete everything with one tap. No hidden data retention, no backdoors, no compromise between safety and privacy.
Safety shouldn't mean surveillance. Get protection without sacrificing privacy or control.
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