If Waze is sold, merges with another company, or undergoes a significant business change, your personal data including location history may be transferred to the new or acquiring entity.
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This clause establishes the procedural framework for data transfer in ownership or control changes. It clarifies that personal information is treated as a business asset that may be disclosed to potential acquirers or successor entities as part of due diligence and transaction completion.
The updated policy now explicitly discloses that Waze periodically collects all phone numbers stored on your device's contact book as part of the 'find friends' feature. According to the revised terms, these phone numbers are collected in a form that is initially anonymous to Waze and are used to help create a list of other Waze users you may know. The policy clarifies that names, addresses, and other contact information are not collected from your phone book, though such information may be saved locally on your device for local searches. Additionally, the updated terms now explicitly authorize connecting your Waze account to social network accounts and sharing profile information from those networks. You can control whether to use the 'find friends' feature and whether to connect social network accounts to your Waze account.
View change record →The updated policy removes explicit language describing how Waze collects phone numbers from device contact books and integrates social network accounts. Previously, the policy stated that Waze would 'periodically collect all of the phone numbers which are stored on your device's phone contacts book' and described how this information was used for the 'find friends' feature. The revised policy no longer includes these specific disclosures. This does not necessarily mean the practices have stopped, but it means the policy provides less transparency about what data Waze collects from your device and how it uses contact information. Users who relied on these detailed descriptions to understand Waze's data practices will find the updated policy less explicit on these points.
View change record →The updated privacy policy now explicitly discloses that Waze periodically collects all phone numbers stored in your device's contact book as part of the 'find friends' feature. According to the policy, this information is collected in an anonymous form to Waze and is used to identify other Waze users you may know. The terms also clarify that social network information can be shared with Waze and other users if you choose to connect your social network account. While the policy states that names, addresses, and other contact book information are not collected, some contact information may be saved locally on your device for local search purposes. You can control whether this feature operates by not using the 'find friends' feature or by not granting the app contact access through your device settings.
View change record →In the event of a sale or merger, your personal data could be transferred to an acquiring company whose privacy practices may differ materially from Waze's current policy, without requiring your separate consent under the current terms.
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"We may share information, including personal information, about you in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company.— Excerpt from Waze's Waze Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Business transfer provisions engage GDPR Article 6 lawful basis requirements; data transferred in a corporate transaction to a new controller would need a valid legal basis for continued processing. Under CCPA, a business successor receiving personal information must honor existing opt-outs and privacy rights. FTC guidance on data as an asset in bankruptcy and M&A contexts is relevant. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. This clause is standard in consumer privacy policies but creates genuine exposure when the acquiring entity operates in a different regulatory environment or with a materially different data use philosophy. The clause covers negotiations, not just completed transactions, which broadens the sharing window. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA transfers to a new controller in a non-adequate third country would require fresh transfer mechanisms. California users retain CCPA rights against successors. UK ICO guidance on data transfers in M&A is also relevant. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise customers and B2B partners should include change-of-control provisions in their Waze-related contracts to address data handling obligations if Waze's ownership changes. Due diligence teams in M&A involving Waze should assess the full scope of personal data assets. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should monitor for announced corporate transactions involving Waze and assess whether updated user notification or consent refresh is required under applicable law, particularly GDPR and CCPA.
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This clause establishes the procedural framework for data transfer in ownership or control changes. It clarifies that personal information is treated as a business asset that may be disclosed to potential acquirers or successor entities as part of due diligence and transaction completion.
In the event of a sale or merger, your personal data could be transferred to an acquiring company whose privacy practices may differ materially from Waze's current policy, without requiring your separate consent under the current terms.
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