Why does find my iPhone send me an email saying I have logged into my account using my Apple ID?

Since the new iOS 8.0.1 update I found that when I log into find my iPhone i then get an email saying: Your Apple ID was used to sign into Find My iPhone. It then proceeds to tell me what device it was (my one at this time) and the date and time. I do not want this setting on. I have looked into it and can't find the option to switch it off. This gives a potential thief the notification that the device is being tracked which is certainly NOT a good idea. Please help!!!!

I have this same question. Even if you are logging on to see where your child is, or to make sure he/she made it to school or is where they say they are it sends and email letting them know, pointless. And as you pointed out if you lost your phone or if it was stolen then whomever has your phone has access to email and then knows you are tracking phone. Please anyone, tell me how to remove this setting.
Iphone 6, IOS 8

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5594
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Why does find my iPhone send me an email saying I have logged into my account using my Apple ID?

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