The notice discloses that Starbucks may use location-based technology to detect the presence of a user's device via Bluetooth when the user is in or near a Starbucks retail location, subject to device settings permitting this.
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This provision establishes a passive device detection mechanism that operates in physical retail environments without requiring active in-app engagement, conditioning collection on Bluetooth being enabled and device settings permitting communication rather than on explicit in-session consent.
Under this clause, Starbucks may collect device presence data near retail locations through Bluetooth when device settings allow it. You can manage this by disabling Bluetooth on your device or adjusting location service permissions in your device settings.
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Compare across platforms →"We may also use location-based technology when you are in or around our retail locations to collect information about the presence of your device, if your Bluetooth is turned on and your device settings allow for this.Excerpt from Starbucks's Privacy Policy
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This provision establishes a passive device detection mechanism that operates in physical retail environments without requiring active in-app engagement, conditioning collection on Bluetooth being enabled and device settings permitting communication rather than on explicit in-session consent.
Under this clause, Starbucks may collect device presence data near retail locations through Bluetooth when device settings allow it. You can manage this by disabling Bluetooth on your device or adjusting location service permissions in your device settings.
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