Waze updated its privacy policy on April 19, 2026, removing several sections about social network integration and a 'find friends' feature that previously explained how Waze collected phone contacts and phone numbers to connect users with friends. The policy also now mentions collecting location data for 'planned or predicted drives' rather than just 'planned drives,' indicating Waze may use predictive algorithms to anticipate your trips. These changes mean less transparency about how social and contact data was handled, and a broader scope for location data collection.
Waze removed disclosures about collecting phone contacts and connecting social accounts, so users no longer know from the policy alone whether this data collection is still happening. The expansion to 'predicted drives' also means Waze may be using location history more broadly than before.
Waze removed disclosures explaining how it collected phone contacts and phone numbers for its 'find friends' feature and social network integration, meaning users now have less visibility into whether and how this data collection still occurs. The policy also expanded location tracking language to cover 'predicted drives,' suggesting Waze may now use your location history to anticipate future trips without explicit user initiation. You can review your Waze account settings and device location permissions to limit background location data collection and check whether social network or contacts access is still enabled.
Waze removed multiple disclosure sentences covering social network integration, phone contacts collection, and phone number use for the 'find friends' feature, while simultaneously expanding location data collection scope to include 'predicted drives.' The removal of specific data collection disclosures touches GDPR Art. 13 (information to be provided at collection), CCPA Cal. Civ. Code §1798.100 (right to know), and similar notice obligations. If your organization lists Waze in its vendor stack or data flow maps, the reduced disclosure scope and expanded location tracking warrant a review of your DPA and internal privacy notices. Action is required if Waze processes personal data on behalf of your organization or is referenced in your own privacy disclosures.
1. GDPR Art. 13(1)(c) and Art. 13(2)(b): Removal of disclosures about social network data and phone contacts collection may breach the requirement to inform data subjects of the purposes and legal basis for processing at the time data is collected.
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ConductAtlas Policy Archive Entity: Waze | Document: Waze Privacy Policy | Record: CA-C-000562 Captured: 2026-04-19 06:28:56 UTC URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-04-19-waze-waze-privacy-policy-562/ Accessed: April 22, 2026
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