“If you choose to allow the Services to access location services through the permission system used by your device's operating system or browser, we may collect the precise location of your device.”
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Precise device location is among the most sensitive personal data types, enabling detailed tracking of a user's physical movements.
Users who grant location permission through their device or browser may have their precise device location collected by Instacart.
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Precise device location is among the most sensitive personal data types, enabling detailed tracking of a user's physical movements.
Users who grant location permission through their device or browser may have their precise device location collected by Instacart.
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