BeReal collects your precise location when you use the app and may share that location information with third-party partners for service and advertising purposes.
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Precise geolocation is among the most sensitive categories of personal data because it can reveal where you live, work, worship, and socialise; sharing it with third-party partners expands the number of entities that hold this sensitive information.
Interpretive note: The specific third-party partners receiving location data and the precise purposes for which it is shared are not fully enumerated in the available policy text, creating some uncertainty about the scope of sharing.
The updated policy now requires email address in addition to phone number, full name, and date of birth to create an account. BeReal discloses that it derives likely gender from your username, first name, and biography using AI, and uses this classification for internal targeting purposes. The policy also reveals that a randomized sample of 0.001% of users will have their interface interactions (touches and swipes) recorded through an analytics partner for up to 90 days to understand how users navigate the app; this practice does not apply in all geographic regions. You can review your app settings or contact BeReal to inquire about your data collection status.
View change record →Removal of dedicated location data collection disclosure eliminates explicit notice about precise geolocation collection and third-party sharing of location information.
View full change record →This provision means BeReal can collect your precise GPS coordinates while you use the app and pass that location data to partners, which could be used for targeted advertising or other purposes beyond the immediate service.
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"We collect your location data, including precise geolocation, when you use the BeReal app. Location data is used to provide and improve our services and may be shared with third-party partners.Excerpt from BeReal's Privacy Policy
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Precise geolocation data is classified as sensitive personal information under the CPRA (California), requiring specific disclosure and an opt-out mechanism for sharing.
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Precise geolocation is among the most sensitive categories of personal data because it can reveal where you live, work, worship, and socialise; sharing it with third-party partners expands the number of entities that hold this sensitive information.
This provision means BeReal can collect your precise GPS coordinates while you use the app and pass that location data to partners, which could be used for targeted advertising or other purposes beyond the immediate service.
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