[rolph]

im not sure about allowed. perhaps required may be closer.

why would someone include tech that makes people think twice about using the app, unless it is required if you want to "sell" in a particular venue.

if your developing geolocation based apps, location tracking is a core function.

a calender, absolutely does not require location tracking beyond what side of the prime meridian are you on.

[nickburns]

> if your developing geolocation based apps, location tracking is a core function.

But the subsequent sale of that data is not—is the discussion here.

[rolph]

and the reason why that data is available for sale, starts with forced collection of data, if you want to participate in an app store as a developer.

you cant sell what you dont have unless you lie lower than a rug.

fix the data collection problem and a second order effect of no data for sale emerges.

[nickburns]

Are you suggesting Android/iOS app developers are forced into data collection somehow? If so, how? I'm genuinely curious.

[LeifCarrotson]

> why would someone include tech that makes people think twice about using the app, unless it is required if you want to "sell" in a particular venue.

Because the overwhelming majority of people don't think twice about this tech.

I do, and that's why I use a lot of web tools or old-fashioned phone calls, but most people think metadata=unimportant and assume that the purpose of the app is what it does for them rather than to gather their personal information for sale.