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Data Retention Policy

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Why it matters

Vague retention periods mean your location history and personal data could be stored indefinitely unless you actively request deletion.

Consumer impact

Waze continuously collects your precise location data, driving behavior, search queries, and device identifiers, which may be shared with Google and third-party advertising partners. Your driving patterns and location history can be used to build a profile for targeted advertising even when the app is running in the background. You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting Waze at waze-support@waze.com or through the in-app settings.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Close Your Account
    Open the Waze app, navigate to Settings, select your account, and choose the option to delete your account. This should trigger deletion of your associated personal data subject to legal retention obligations.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has enforcement authority over data retention practices that may be unfair or deceptive if companies retain data longer than disclosed or necessary.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Waze Privacy Policy
Entity
Waze
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001592
Document ID
CA-D-00323
Evidence Provenance
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45803b11348d42f651da909a5850166476a52159de02955f9255545a8fcd2247
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Entity: Waze | Document: Waze Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-001592
Captured: 2026-03-20 06:31:53 UTC | SHA-256: 45803b11348d42f6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/waze/waze-privacy-policy/data-retention-policy/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
Medium
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