ICloud on mac and iPhone for "find phone" app?

Is it necessary to have iCloud set up on iPhone and mac to use the find phone app? Have concerns about security of legal docs in home office files.
Can I set up iCloud on phone only?

No you don't have to have it set up on both. On the phone you only need to have Settings > iCloud > Find My iPhone turned on. All of the other Settings > iCloud options can be off. You do not need to install any app on either the phone or the Mac. On the Mac (or any computer) you simply open your internet browser and go to https://www.icloud.com and log in to the same Apple ID as is on the iPhone. You don't have to have any of the Mac iCloud features turned on -- and you could even do it from a Windows computer.

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