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Venmo actively collects location data precise enough to identify users' whereabouts, and the stated purpose is limited to fraud and risk—establishing the scope of that collection.
If you use Venmo, it will collect location data identifying your position with reasonable specificity for fraud and risk purposes.
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Venmo actively collects location data precise enough to identify users' whereabouts, and the stated purpose is limited to fraud and risk—establishing the scope of that collection.
If you use Venmo, it will collect location data identifying your position with reasonable specificity for fraud and risk purposes.
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