Waze removed its age restriction requiring users to be 16 or older and instead added a definition of Personal Information in the policy header. The policy also removed detailed references to social network integration and the 'find friends' feature that collected phone numbers from device contacts, while keeping the core privacy control mechanism intact. These changes simplify disclosure of how Personal Information is defined and eliminate documentation of specific data collection features that are no longer prominent or have been deprecated.
Consumers: The policy now states that 'Personal Information' covers a broader range of data than previously disclosed, including inferred connections Waze makes to identify you.
Consumers: The policy no longer explicitly prohibits minors from using the service, creating uncertainty about whether parental consent or age verification is required.
The updated policy now applies to users of any age by removing the prior 16+ requirement, but does not explicitly state whether parental consent is required for minors. The policy defines Personal Information more broadly to include location, route information, and data reasonably linked to you by Waze. The company removed documentation of the 'find friends' feature that previously collected phone numbers from device contacts, suggesting that feature is no longer active or has been redesigned. Privacy controls remain available through in-app settings where you can adjust which Personal Information Waze collects and how it is used.
→ Review your Privacy Settings in the Waze app to adjust which Personal Information Waze collects and how it is used.
→ If you are a parent or guardian of a minor using Waze, contact Waze to confirm whether parental consent is required or recommended.
Eliminated explicit 16+ age requirement, now permitting any age to use services without stated parental consent requirement.
Broadened definition to include location, route information, and any data reasonably linked to user by Waze, beyond prior name and email scope.
Removed documentation of periodic phone number collection from device contacts, indicating feature deprecation or operational change.
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