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Location and Driving Data Collection

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Why it matters

Continuous collection of precise location and movement data is among the most sensitive categories of personal information, and its sharing with third parties including Waze's parent company Google raises significant privacy concerns.

Consumer impact

Using Waze grants the company a broad, irrevocable license to your location data, driving patterns, and any content you submit, which Waze may use for commercial purposes including advertising. US users are subject to mandatory binding arbitration and waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits unless they opt out. You can opt out of the arbitration clause by sending written notice to Waze within 30 days of first using the service.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has enforcement authority over consumer privacy and data collection practices, including the scope and disclosure of location data sharing.
    File a complaint →
  • State AG
    California's CCPA grants residents rights over their location data, enforceable by the California AG and the California Privacy Protection Agency.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Waze Terms of Use
Entity
Waze
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001577
Document ID
CA-D-00322
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Entity: Waze | Document: Waze Terms of Use | Record: CA-P-001577
Captured: 2026-03-20 10:37:18 UTC | SHA-256: c85664eb0d84ff31…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/waze/waze-terms-of-use/location-and-driving-data-collection/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
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