Telemetry

Tracking

Data a device or app sends back about how it works.

Definition

Telemetry is information an app or device sends back to the company—usage, performance, and sometimes diagnostics.

In plain English Data a device or app sends back about how it works.

Why it matters: Telemetry can improve reliability, but it can also become tracking if it includes identifiers.

Example: An app sends crash reports and device model information.

Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept

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