About Just FYI

Our Mission

Just FYI exists to empower communities with privacy-respecting health tools. We believe that staying informed about potential health exposures should not require sacrificing your privacy or anonymity.

Our mission is simple: Enable safer communities through technology that respects individual privacy.

Why Just FYI?

Traditional contact tracing methods often require personal information, creating barriers for communities where privacy and anonymity are essential. Just FYI was built to address this gap.

The Problem We Solve

Many individuals, particularly those in LGBTQ+ communities and people who value their privacy, face a difficult choice:

  • Participate in contact tracing and risk exposure of personal information
  • Opt out entirely and remain uninformed about potential health risks

This is an unfair choice. Health awareness should not come at the cost of privacy.

Our Solution

Just FYI eliminates this trade-off by providing:

  • Complete anonymity: No personal information required or collected
  • Secure data handling: Interaction data is encrypted and minimal data is retained
  • Anonymous interactions: Your real identity is never exposed
  • Voluntary participation: You control when and how you participate

Our Values

Privacy First

Privacy is not just a feature; it is our foundation. Every design decision starts with the question: “How can we minimize data collection while maximizing utility?”

Transparency

Our source code is publicly available for anyone to review, audit, and contribute to. We believe transparency builds trust.

Community Focus

Just FYI is built for and with our community. We listen to feedback, prioritize accessibility, and design for real-world use cases.

Sustainable and Transparent

Just FYI is committed to remaining free for everyone. We do not sell data, display ads, or monetize our users. To cover ongoing server costs, we may introduce optional tips or accept sponsorships in the future, but the core product will always be free.

Source Code

Just FYI is source-available software. This means:

  • Anyone can review our code to verify our privacy claims
  • Security researchers can audit our implementation
  • Developers can contribute improvements and fixes
  • Non-commercial use is permitted (personal projects, education, research)
  • Commercial use requires explicit permission

Visit our GitHub repository to explore the code, report issues, or contribute to the project.

Who We Serve

Just FYI is designed for communities where privacy and anonymity are particularly important:

LGBTQ+ Communities

Social spaces and communities where discretion is valued and personal privacy is essential.

Health-Conscious Individuals

People who want to stay informed about potential exposures without participating in traditional contact tracing systems.

Privacy Advocates

Anyone who believes that health tools should respect user privacy and minimize data collection.

What We Are Not

To set clear expectations:

  • We are not a healthcare provider: Just FYI is a notification tool, not a medical service
  • We are not tracking you: We do not collect identifiable data or track your location

Our Commitment

We are committed to:

  1. Never collecting personal information
  2. Never selling or sharing data
  3. Maintaining full transparency through public source code
  4. Listening to community feedback
  5. Continuously improving privacy and security

Get Involved

Here is how you can participate:

Use the App

The simplest way to support Just FYI is to use it. Every user strengthens the network and helps the community.

Spread the Word

Tell others about Just FYI. Share it with your community, venue, or organization.

Contribute

If you are a developer, designer, or translator, we welcome contributions. Visit our GitHub to get started.

Report Issues

Found a bug or have a suggestion? Open an issue on GitHub. We review all feedback.

Contact Us

Have questions or want to learn more? Reach out to us:

We look forward to building a safer, more private future together.