• return2ozma@lemmy.worldOP
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    3 months ago

    The feature is going away but on Google Maps they have a Timeline section where you can go back and see exactly where you’ve been each day. I found it useful when I traveled in Japan to see the names of shops and restaurants I stopped at but then realized… Google has known everywhere I’ve been for over a decade now. Hmm.

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      3 months ago

      I think it’s a nice feature, when it’s explicitly opt-in, and gives you control over what it’s doing. We all know how Google handles that

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      3 months ago

      This is one of those features that I’d love if it wasn’t controlled by an evil organization.

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      3 months ago

      And all that data probably takes up less room than a few pictures, could easily be stored locally, and encrypted locally before backing up on a server. But why give individuals control and privacy over their own behavior and history when you can sell it to anyone and keep the profits for yourself? /s

    • coolmojo@lemmy.world
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      3 months ago

      You can use “Google Takeout” to download all location data. It has all coordinates and what you were doing (e.g. walking, driving) with timestamps.