Learn More - Five Minutes Out

🎯 What Problem Does This Solve?

We've all been there:

💬 "Where are you?"
📱 "I'm almost there"
⏰ "How much longer?"
🤔 "Are you here yet?"

Five Minutes Out eliminates this entire conversation by automatically sending perfectly timed notifications when someone is actually 5 minutes away and when they arrive.

✨ Key Features

🎯 Precise Timing

Get notified exactly when someone is 5 minutes away - no more guessing or constant texting.

🔒 Privacy First

Location is never visible to the other person - it's only used to trigger notifications.

📱 One-Tap Consent

Simple consent process - just click yes or no. No complicated setup or app downloads required.

🚗 Two Meeting Types

Perfect for pickup scenarios OR meeting at a shared location like restaurants.

💬 Smart SMS Alerts

Automatic text messages sent at the perfect moments - no need to check an app.

🗑️ Auto-Delete

All location data is automatically deleted when your meeting ends.

🔄 How It Works

Start Your Meeting

Choose if you're picking someone up or meeting at a location, then enter their phone number.

Send the Link

We generate a secure link that you text to the person you're meeting.

They Give Consent

They click the link, read about privacy, and choose to share their location or not.

Smart Tracking Begins

If they consent, we track the distance between locations (without showing exact locations).

Perfect Notifications

Automatic texts are sent when someone is 5 minutes away and again when they arrive.

Clean Up

Once you meet up, all location data is automatically deleted from our servers.

🛡️ Privacy & Security

🔒 Your Location Is Never Shared

The person coming to meet you never sees your exact location. We only use it to calculate distance and send alerts.

What We Collect:

Your device location (only when you consent)
Phone numbers (only for sending SMS alerts)
Names (only what you choose to share)

What We DON'T Do:

❌ Show your location on maps
❌ Store location data permanently
❌ Share data with advertisers
❌ Track you when not using the app
❌ Require account creation or app downloads

Data Retention:

All location data is automatically deleted when your meeting concludes. SMS logs may be retained by our messaging provider (Twilio) according to their policies.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to download an app?

No! Everything works through your web browser. The mobile app is coming soon for an even better experience.

What if someone declines to share their location?

You'll get a notification that they declined, and you can coordinate the old-fashioned way with text messages.

How accurate is the "5 minutes away" notification?

We use real-time location and estimated travel speed. It's usually accurate within 1-2 minutes, depending on traffic and route changes.

Does this work internationally?

Currently, SMS notifications work in the US and Canada. Location tracking works globally.

What about battery usage?

Location sharing only happens during active meetings and stops automatically when you arrive.

Is this free?

Yes! Five Minutes Out is completely free to use. Donations are appreciated to help cover server costs.

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