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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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Location data. Data about your device's location, which can be either precise or imprecise. For example, we collect location data using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) (e.g., GPS) and data about nearby cell towers and Wi-Fi hotspots. Location can also be inferred from a device's IP address...
We also collect information about your approximate location based on your device and network information, such as SIM card region, IP address, and device system settings. We also collect information, such as tourist attractions, shops, or other points of interest, if you choose to add the location t...
We collect information about your approximate and precise location. If you permit us to do so, we can collect your precise location from your device. We also use your IP address to determine your general location. You can use Snap Map to share your location with your friends and to see the locations...
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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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