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Precise location data is collected continuously, including during background app operation, for the full duration of a ride, representing persistent and granular tracking.
From the moment you open the Lyft app and request a ride until that ride ends, Lyft collects your device's precise location, even when the app is running in the background.
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With your consent, we may also collect precise location information if you use our Apps. You may opt out of this collection by changing the settings on your mobile device.
do not collect financial payment or banking information unless this is required for the use of specific features.
telemetry information collected includes: (i) microservice settings, (ii) usage data and (iii) hardware environment.
"We collect your device's precise location when you open and use the Lyft app, including while the app is running in the background from the time you request a ride until it ends.Excerpt from Lyft's Privacy Policy
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Precise location data is collected continuously, including during background app operation, for the full duration of a ride, representing persistent and granular tracking.
From the moment you open the Lyft app and request a ride until that ride ends, Lyft collects your device's precise location, even when the app is running in the background.
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