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Location data collection during both active and background app operation enables Uber to maintain continuous position tracking across different usage states. This operational capability supports service delivery functions including ride matching, routing, and service quality assessment.
Users who permit the Uber app to access location data operate under terms that authorize collection during foreground and background app states. The authorization extends to IP address-derived location inference, establishing multiple collection mechanisms within a single service agreement.
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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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"Uber collects precise or approximate location data from users' mobile devices if they permit the Uber app to do so. Uber collects this data when the Uber app is running in the foreground (app open and on-screen) or background (app open but not on-screen) of their mobile device. Uber also derives a user's approximate location from their IP address.— Excerpt from Uber's Uber Privacy Notice
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Location data collection during both active and background app operation enables Uber to maintain continuous position tracking across different usage states. This operational capability supports service delivery functions including ride matching, routing, and service quality assessment.
Users who permit the Uber app to access location data operate under terms that authorize collection during foreground and background app states. The authorization extends to IP address-derived location inference, establishing multiple collection mechanisms within a single service agreement.
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