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The clause creates a distinction between internal use of precise geolocation data and member-visible location sharing. This operational framework allows the service to operate matching and safety functions based on granular location data while limiting what other users can access or infer about a member's exact position.
Users who provide consent enable Tinder to access precise GPS coordinates for internal matching and safety purposes, though other members only receive approximate location information. The terms do not restrict Tinder's internal use of precise geolocation beyond the stated purposes of matching, feature delivery, compliance, and safety.
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"If you give us your consent, we can collect your precise geolocation (latitude and longitude). We only share your approximate location with other members. However, we use your precise geolocation to help generate your best possible match, to enable a feature on our services, to comply with laws, and to maintain the safety and security of our services.— Excerpt from Tinder's Tinder Privacy Policy
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The clause creates a distinction between internal use of precise geolocation data and member-visible location sharing. This operational framework allows the service to operate matching and safety functions based on granular location data while limiting what other users can access or infer about a member's exact position.
Users who provide consent enable Tinder to access precise GPS coordinates for internal matching and safety purposes, though other members only receive approximate location information. The terms do not restrict Tinder's internal use of precise geolocation beyond the stated purposes of matching, feature delivery, compliance, and safety.
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