@wolf_z... often an acquaintance. A rapist isn't likely to track down someone using GPS data, needle in a haystack. Perhaps crazy ex-boyfriend/spouse who previously had access to the phone, but not through a sophisticated hack.
And according to the disclosure, it would more likely mean that the advertising platform would say "oh you are here, and this advertiser is 3 blocks from your location, here is their ad.
And as indicated, it is able to be opted out, well provided they get that to work, as evidence by the fail attempt above. However that would provide no protection from the crazy ex
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