Privacy and practicality.
WHAT LOCATION DATA IS
Personal data, with obligations attached.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Whether you need it at all What precision you need How long you keep it
WHAT TO PREFER
The least precise option that works.
WHY
Approximate location frequently suffices, and is less intrusive.
WHAT TO REQUEST
Permission at the moment the feature is used, with an explanation.
WHAT TO HANDLE
Refusal Permission granted only while using the application Permission revoked later
WHAT TO PROVIDE
A way to proceed without location, such as entering an address.
WHY
Some users will refuse, and some devices will fail to determine it.
WHAT TO BE CAREFUL WITH
Continuous background location, which consumes battery and raises scrutiny Storing location history without a stated purpose
WHAT TO DISCLOSE
What you collect, why, and who it is shared with.
WHAT TO CONSIDER
That location history reveals a great deal about a person.
WHAT TO MINIMISE
Retention.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This is general information, not legal advice.
