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The provision establishes Yelp's operational authority to gather location data through multiple collection mechanisms and establishes the permitted uses of that data across service delivery, monetization, and analytical functions.
Users who use Yelp's mobile applications operate under terms that authorize location data collection through explicit permission grants and IP-based derivation, with the collected data used for service functionality, advertising delivery, and analytics purposes.
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"We may collect and use information about your location. For example, with your permission, we may collect your precise location information when you use our mobile applications. We may also derive your approximate location from your IP address. We use location information to provide and improve location-based features of the Service (e.g., to show you relevant local businesses), for advertising, and for analytics purposes.— Excerpt from Yelp's Yelp Privacy Policy
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The provision establishes Yelp's operational authority to gather location data through multiple collection mechanisms and establishes the permitted uses of that data across service delivery, monetization, and analytical functions.
Users who use Yelp's mobile applications operate under terms that authorize location data collection through explicit permission grants and IP-based derivation, with the collected data used for service functionality, advertising delivery, and analytics purposes.
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