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Location Tracking

Tracking

Collecting where you are (and where you’ve been).

Definition

Location tracking collects your device’s location over time using GPS, Wi‑Fi, cell towers, or Bluetooth signals.

In plain English Collecting where you are (and where you’ve been).

Why this matters

Why it matters: Your location can reveal home/work, routines, religion, health visits, and social relationships.

Example

Example: A weather app collects precise GPS in the background.