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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of the 'find friends' feature that previously collected phone numbers from device contacts, suggesting that feature is no longer active or has been redesigned.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.
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We keep some data until you delete your Google Account, such as information about how often you use Gemini Apps.
your measurement data regarding your sleep, readiness, and activity is stored only so long as your Oura account is active.
We may retain your Personal Data for a period of time consistent with the original purpose of collection...or as long as required to fulfill our legal and/or regulatory obligations.
"we may keep some data for the life of your Waze Account if it's useful for helping us understand how users interact with our features and how we can improve our services.Excerpt from Waze's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “we may keep some data for the life of your Waze Account if it's useful for helping us understand how users interact with our features and how we can improve our services.”
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