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The provision establishes the operational basis for location data collection, specifying the technical methods available and conditioning collection on explicit user authorization. This defines the scope of location-based data processing the service may perform.
Users who grant permission enable the service to collect location data across three technical channels. Users who do not grant permission restrict location collection to IP address-derived data only, as permission gates GPS and sensor-based collection.
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We collect information about your precise or approximate location as determined through data such as your IP address, GPS, and other inputs from your device, with your permission where required. We may use this information to provide, personalize, and improve our services, and for safety purposes.
Device and Connection Information. Consistent with your device or browser permissions, your device or browser automatically sends us information about when and how you install, access, or use our Services. This includes information such as your device type, operating system information, browser info...
Uber collects precise or approximate location data from riders' and order recipients' mobile devices when the Uber app is running in the foreground (app open and on-screen) or background (app open but not on-screen) of their device. Uber collects this data from the time a ride or order is requested ...
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The provision establishes the operational basis for location data collection, specifying the technical methods available and conditioning collection on explicit user authorization. This defines the scope of location-based data processing the service may perform.
Users who grant permission enable the service to collect location data across three technical channels. Users who do not grant permission restrict location collection to IP address-derived data only, as permission gates GPS and sensor-based collection.
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