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Precise geolocation is among the most sensitive categories of personal data; access is conditioned on user permission, but once granted it may be used for address confirmation and broader service operation or personalization.
The updated footer no longer includes a direct link to the 'Do not Sell or Share My Personal Data' page. Previously, this link provided quick access to California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) opt-out controls from the footer menu. Users can likely still access these controls through the main Privacy Policy page or dedicated privacy settings, but the removal eliminates a prominent, footer-based navigation shortcut. You should verify whether this opt-out functionality remains accessible through other menu locations or settings.
View change record →If you grant Nextdoor permission to access your device's precise geolocation, that data may be used to confirm your address and to operate or personalize Nextdoor's Services.
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Precise geolocation is among the most sensitive categories of personal data; access is conditioned on user permission, but once granted it may be used for address confirmation and broader service operation or personalization.
If you grant Nextdoor permission to access your device's precise geolocation, that data may be used to confirm your address and to operate or personalize Nextdoor's Services.
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