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Data collection is not limited to active app use; Waze may gather location data as background activity, extending its reach beyond sessions the user consciously initiates.
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of the 'find friends' feature that previously collected phone numbers from device contacts, suggesting that feature is no longer active or has been redesigned.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 location and travel data may be collected by Waze even when you are not actively using the app.
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Data collection is not limited to active app use; Waze may gather location data as background activity, extending its reach beyond sessions the user consciously initiates.
Your location and travel data may be collected by Waze even when you are not actively using the app.
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