Balcony

Balcony.io is a mobile-first Critical Event Management platform designed for modern organizations. Whether at work, traveling, attending a public event, or responding to an emergency, Balcony keeps you and your team connected, informed, and safe — in real time.

Key Features:

*Live Location Sharing - Keep your security or operations team informed with opt-in, real-time location sharing during incidents, travel, or emergencies.
(Uses a foreground service to ensure uninterrupted tracking and alert delivery — even when the app is minimized or closed.)

* Emergency Alerts & Instructions - Receive and respond to geo-targeted messages and live updates from your operations center.

* Two-Way Location Based Messaging - Report events, request help, or coordinate securely with team leaders — from anywhere in the world.

* Privacy by Design - Choose when to share your location, what personal info is visible, or switch to Ghost Mode at any time. You're always in control.

* Built for Enterprise, Public Sector & NGO Teams - Balcony supports secure, large-scale deployments across corporate security teams, field organizations, campus safety programs, and more.

* *Why Foreground Service is Used**

Balcony uses a foreground service to enable continuous location sharing and real-time emergency alerts. This ensures:

* Alerts and tracking continue, even when the app is in the background.
* A persistent notification clearly shows when location sharing is active.
* Users can stop sharing or disable tracking at any time.