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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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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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