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> Apple does exactly the same but because it doesn't have it's own ad platform this gets sent to their "Approved Partners" who do it on their behalf. Apple sen

by egdod 7y ago

> Apple does exactly the same but because it doesn't have it's own ad platform this gets sent to their "Approved Partners" who do it on their behalf. Apple sends my location information to third parties? Citation needed.

macintux 7y ago
I just looked. They do, but they share it anonymously unless you consent otherwise. https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww/ https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww/ See "Location-Based Services" near the bottom.
- xenospn 7y ago
  I'm assuming this is for Maps/address resolution data and such, and not real time location information that can be used to identify a single user.
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  - xs83 7y ago
    No one identifies a "User" (in a personal sense), everything goes via the IDFA or AAID, this is a unique identifier that represents your device. Real time location is used - it specifies it there, I am really not sure why people think Apple is more altruistic with this data than Google.
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xs83 7y ago
Specifically: (highlights via are mine) To provide location-based services on Apple products, Apple and our partners and licensees[1], such as maps data providers, may collect, use, and share[2] precise location data, including the real-time geographic location of your Apple computer or device. Where available, location-based services may use GPS, Bluetooth, and your IP Address, along with crowd-sourced Wi-Fi hotspot and cell tower locations, and other technologies to determine your devices’ approximate location. Unless you provide consent, this location data is collected anonymously in a form that does not personally identify you and is used by Apple and our partners and licensees to provide and improve location-based products and services[3]. For example, your device may share its geographic location with application providers when you opt in to their location services. Some location-based services offered by Apple, such as the “Find My” feature, require your personal information for the feature to work. [1] is basically discussing how Apple and its partners (advertising partners, business alignment partners etc) and importantly licensees (e.g. people they licence this data to for things like advertising) can use your data [2] Collect, Use and Share - basically carte blanche [3] Location based products and services - advertising is included in this - again via licensees!

by egdod 7y ago

macintux 7y ago

I just looked. They do, but they share it anonymously unless you consent otherwise. https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww/ https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww/ See "Location-Based Services" near the bottom.

xenospn 7y ago
I'm assuming this is for Maps/address resolution data and such, and not real time location information that can be used to identify a single user.
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- xs83 7y ago
  No one identifies a "User" (in a personal sense), everything goes via the IDFA or AAID, this is a unique identifier that represents your device. Real time location is used - it specifies it there, I am really not sure why people think Apple is more altruistic with this data than Google.

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xs83 7y ago

Specifically: (highlights via are mine) To provide location-based services on Apple products, Apple and our partners and licensees[1], such as maps data providers, may collect, use, and share[2] precise location data, including the real-time geographic location of your Apple computer or device. Where available, location-based services may use GPS, Bluetooth, and your IP Address, along with crowd-sourced Wi-Fi hotspot and cell tower locations, and other technologies to determine your devices’ approximate location. Unless you provide consent, this location data is collected anonymously in a form that does not personally identify you and is used by Apple and our partners and licensees to provide and improve location-based products and services[3]. For example, your device may share its geographic location with application providers when you opt in to their location services. Some location-based services offered by Apple, such as the “Find My” feature, require your personal information for the feature to work. [1] is basically discussing how Apple and its partners (advertising partners, business alignment partners etc) and importantly licensees (e.g. people they licence this data to for things like advertising) can use your data [2] Collect, Use and Share - basically carte blanche [3] Location based products and services - advertising is included in this - again via licensees!