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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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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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"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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