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"we may work with third-party providers that collect location and movement data from your mobile device when you're using a mobile app configured for this purpose.Excerpt from GOAT's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “we may work with third-party providers that collect location and movement data from your mobile device when you're using a mobile app configured for this purpose.”
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