“Sometimes we need to collect your device's location. That makes it a lot easier to tell you about things such as weather in your area, nearby traffic, and even movie prices near you.”
The policy states that Garmin collects device location data to enable location-based features including weather, traffic, and local information services.
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Location data is among the most sensitive categories of personal data; its collection, even for feature support, means Garmin holds information about where users are.
Interpretive note: The excerpt uses 'sometimes' without specifying the precise conditions or triggers for location collection. It is not stated whether collection is opt-in, automatic, or conditional on specific features being enabled.
Under this clause, Garmin collects device location data to provide location-based features such as weather, traffic, and nearby local information. California residents may have rights regarding the collection and use of precise geolocation as sensitive personal information under CPRA.
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"Sometimes we need to collect your device's location. That makes it a lot easier to tell you about things such as weather in your area, nearby traffic, and even movie prices near you.Excerpt from Garmin's Privacy Statement
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Location data is among the most sensitive categories of personal data; its collection, even for feature support, means Garmin holds information about where users are.
Under this clause, Garmin collects device location data to provide location-based features such as weather, traffic, and nearby local information. California residents may have rights regarding the collection and use of precise geolocation as sensitive personal information under CPRA.
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