Your phone is broadcasting your exact location to apps

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But it's important for people who use these apps, like Google Maps or Waze

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know exactly how their location is being used so they can make informed decisions

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Location data is key to app functionality

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You can share your general location with an app

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but not a specific address so it will only know what neighborhood you’re in and how far away HelloFresh

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from this location there are things happening nearby which may be useful for some apps

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Location services are a big part of the apps we use on our smartphones

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Some people might not realize that these features can be disabled or modified to suit your needs

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but they exist for good reason—you should always have control over what data yours travels with when you’re out in public

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