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Location Data
Privacy
Information about where you are or where you’ve been.
Definition
Location data is information that reveals your physical location, like GPS coordinates or places you visit.
In plain English
Information about where you are or where you’ve been.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Location can reveal home, work, routines, religion, health visits, and more.
Example
Example: A weather app collects precise GPS location even when it doesn’t need it.