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Although data is described as de-identified, users' behavioral and location-derived metadata flows automatically to other Google products, broadening the use of data beyond Waze itself.
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of the 'find friends' feature that previously collected phone numbers from device contacts, suggesting that feature is no longer active or has been redesigned.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 →Your de-identified location, route, account settings, and metadata will be shared with other Google mapping and navigation services regardless of any individual preference expressed within Waze.
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Gemini Apps may share your precise location data with another Google service, like Google Maps, to fulfill your request.
we may share data between our affiliates for the safety and security of our users and may take necessary actions if we believe you have violated these Terms, including banning you from our Services and/or our affiliates' services...
To support us in providing, integrating, promoting, and improving the Services, we may share personal information within our corporate family of companies that are related by common ownership or control.
"Waze will share your de-identified information, including your Account settings, location and route-related data and meta-data with other Google mapping and navigation products and servicesExcerpt from Waze's Privacy Policy
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Although data is described as de-identified, users' behavioral and location-derived metadata flows automatically to other Google products, broadening the use of data beyond Waze itself.
Your de-identified location, route, account settings, and metadata will be shared with other Google mapping and navigation services regardless of any individual preference expressed within Waze.
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