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"We may provide this information to our partners, so that they, too, can provide you with an optimal experience. If you use an ad-supported version of the Service, advertising companies use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about how you use it, and to serve you ads tailored to your interests in the Service and elsewhere."

User data is shared with cooperative partners and advertising companies who collect information directly and serve targeted ads both within and outside the app.

"When you use the Distance Widget, in order to more accurately calculate the distance between you and your friends, we request location permission to always know your location, and we collect your location information to enable the Distance Widget to display the distance information between you and your linked friends."

The app requests 'always on' location permission for the Distance Widget, meaning continuous background location tracking even when the app is not actively in use.

"We must access your Photo, Bluetooth, Location, and Health data as described below with your permission. The Health widgets require this permission to obtain your health data (i.e. exercise, sleep, steps). The types of Non-Personal Information Widgetable may collect and use include, but are not limited to: (i) device properties, including, but not limited to IP address, unique device identifier or other persistent or non-persistent device identifier ("Device ID"); (ii) device software platform and firmware; (iii) mobile phone carrier."

The app accesses a broad range of sensitive device data including photos, Bluetooth status, health/fitness data, device identifiers, and carrier information — some of which go beyond what a widget app's core functionality requires.

"Widgetable reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at reasonable times, so please review it frequently. Your continued used of the Services will signify your acceptance to the changes to this Privacy Policy. Widgetable may change this Privacy Policy from time to time, and at Widgetable's sole discretion."

The company can change the privacy policy unilaterally at any time at their sole discretion, with continued use treated as acceptance of the new terms.

"When we delete any information, it will be deleted from our active database, but where permitted by law, may remain for a period of time in our backup files or other instances where deletion is not practicable."

Even after a user requests deletion, personal data may be retained indefinitely in backup files with no clear timeline for permanent removal.

"Registered users may also contact us to request deletion of your account and personal information. We may request information from you to help us confirm your identity and process your request. Applicable law may require or permit us to decline your request, such as where we need to retain your information for security, compliance, fraud prevention and safety, to comply with law or for legal claims."

There is no self-service account deletion option — users must contact the company, which reserves the right to decline deletion requests for broad reasons including 'security' and 'fraud prevention.'

"If you use an ad-supported version of the Service, advertising companies use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about how you use it, and to serve you ads tailored to your interests in the Service and elsewhere."

Advertising companies track user behavior within the app and use that data to serve targeted ads 'elsewhere,' indicating cross-service tracking of user activity.