That still means that you're safe if you don't use those apps. I just checked, none of the apps on my phone have location services always on, apps such as Faceb

That still means that you're safe if you don't use those apps. I just checked, none of the apps on my phone have location services always on, apps such as Facebook have it set to never. And I can't remember Facebook ever bothering me with it (as long as I don't post something at least).