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The provision conditions access to specific Services on consent to location data collection, making geolocation information a functional requirement rather than an optional feature. This establishes the operational dependency between location access and service availability.
Users who decline location data collection will find certain Services unable to function properly. The terms authorize Square to condition service functionality on the collection of precise geolocation information from the user's device.
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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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"In order to provide certain Services, we may request access to location information, including precise geolocation information collected from your device. If you do not consent to the collection of this information, certain Services will not function properly and you will not be able to use those Services. You can stop our collection of location information at any time by changing the preferences on your mobile device.— Excerpt from Square's Square Privacy Notice
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The provision conditions access to specific Services on consent to location data collection, making geolocation information a functional requirement rather than an optional feature. This establishes the operational dependency between location access and service availability.
Users who decline location data collection will find certain Services unable to function properly. The terms authorize Square to condition service functionality on the collection of precise geolocation information from the user's device.
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