Waze collects your precise GPS location, speed, routes, and travel times while the app is running, using this data to power navigation and to improve its maps and services.
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This provision establishes that precise location and detailed driving behavior data are collected continuously during app use, creating a comprehensive record of a user's physical movements and travel patterns.
The updated policy now applies to users of any age by removing the prior 16+ requirement, but does not explicitly state whether parental consent is required for minors. The policy defines Personal Information more broadly to include location, route information, and data reasonably linked to you by Waze. The company removed documentation of the 'find friends' feature that previously collected phone numbers from device contacts, suggesting that feature is no longer active or has been redesigned. Privacy controls remain available through in-app settings where you can adjust which Personal Information Waze collects and how it is used.
View change record →Previous version had empty excerpt; current version now provides detailed specification of continuous location tracking methods and driving behavior data collected.
View full change record →The policy states that GPS location, speed, routes, and travel time are collected during every app session; this data constitutes sensitive geolocation information that is shared with Google and third-party partners as described elsewhere in the policy.
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"When you use the Waze App, we collect: Location information: Waze collects your real-time location (GPS signals, device sensors, IP address, and other signals) while the App is running. This helps us provide turn-by-turn navigation and map services. We also collect information about your drives such as your speed, routes taken, and time of travel.Excerpt from Waze's Privacy Policy
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Precise geolocation data is classified as sensitive personal information under CCPA/CPRA, requiring a separate opt-out right for its use and disclosure beyond necessary service provision.
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This provision establishes that precise location and detailed driving behavior data are collected continuously during app use, creating a comprehensive record of a user's physical movements and travel patterns.
The policy states that GPS location, speed, routes, and travel time are collected during every app session; this data constitutes sensitive geolocation information that is shared with Google and third-party partners as described elsewhere in the policy.
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