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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of the 'find friends' feature that previously collected phone numbers from device contacts, suggesting that feature is no longer active or has been redesigned.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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"You are fully accountable for any use or misuse of your Account and personal details as a result of conveying your login details to someone else.Excerpt from Waze's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “You are fully accountable for any use or misuse of your Account and personal details as a result of conveying your login details to someone else.”
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