The policy states that Nextdoor may collect precise geolocation data from device GPS with user permission, and separately derives general location from IP address or other data without requiring separate device permission, using both for content personalization and advertising.
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The distinction between permission-gated precise geolocation and passively derived general location is operationally significant because the latter does not require a separate device-level permission grant, meaning location-based content and ad personalization may occur regardless of whether a user grants location access to the app.
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 →Under these terms, Nextdoor may use precise geolocation data (with device permission) and derived general location from IP address (without separate permission) to personalize content and advertisements shown to members.
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Compare across platforms →"You may choose to grant our Services permission to access your device's precise geolocation, which we may use to confirm your address and help us operate or personalize our Services, including by tagging posts, providing information on or adding information to a map, and helping us show you more relevant content or ads. We may also derive your general location, such as city, state or geographic area, from your IP address or other data to help us show you more relevant content or ads.Excerpt from Nextdoor's Privacy Policy
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The distinction between permission-gated precise geolocation and passively derived general location is operationally significant because the latter does not require a separate device-level permission grant, meaning location-based content and ad personalization may occur regardless of whether a user grants location access to the app.
Under these terms, Nextdoor may use precise geolocation data (with device permission) and derived general location from IP address (without separate permission) to personalize content and advertisements shown to members.
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