Is Apple Tracking Me In Maps?

Why is Apple connecting my id to my use of Apple Maps?

Seems they should have to disclose that, “APPLE IS TRACKING APPLE MAPS USERS WITHOUT THEIR KNOWLEDGE OR CONSENT.”

Apple should follow its own App Store rules and have to disclose why it is tracking users, and what they do with that information.

Posted on Aug 7, 2022 02:00 PM

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Posted on Aug 7, 2022 02:28 PM

Apple Maps Terms of Use


II. Use of Service; Privacy 

When you turn on or use the Service, additional details may be available regarding what information is sent to Apple and how the information may be used.

Apple’s Privacy Policy applies to use of the Service, and its terms are made a part of these Terms of Use by this reference. At all times your information will be treated in accordance with Apple’s Privacy Policy, which can be found at: Privacy - Apple.


Privacy - Apple

Maps makes your location history, history.


The Maps app doesn’t associate your data with your Apple ID, and Apple doesn’t keep a history of where you’ve been.



about Maps

Where you go says a lot about you. Maps delivers a great experience without Apple knowing which stores, neighborhoods, or clinics you visit. And because Maps doesn’t include a sign-in, where you go isn’t associated with your Apple ID at all.


Personalized features, like locating your parked car, are created right on your device. Data used to improve navigation, such as routes and search terms, is not associated with your identity. Instead, that information is based on random identifiers that are constantly changing.

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Aug 7, 2022 02:28 PM in response to NearlyNormalNeil

Apple Maps Terms of Use


II. Use of Service; Privacy 

When you turn on or use the Service, additional details may be available regarding what information is sent to Apple and how the information may be used.

Apple’s Privacy Policy applies to use of the Service, and its terms are made a part of these Terms of Use by this reference. At all times your information will be treated in accordance with Apple’s Privacy Policy, which can be found at: Privacy - Apple.


Privacy - Apple

Maps makes your location history, history.


The Maps app doesn’t associate your data with your Apple ID, and Apple doesn’t keep a history of where you’ve been.



about Maps

Where you go says a lot about you. Maps delivers a great experience without Apple knowing which stores, neighborhoods, or clinics you visit. And because Maps doesn’t include a sign-in, where you go isn’t associated with your Apple ID at all.


Personalized features, like locating your parked car, are created right on your device. Data used to improve navigation, such as routes and search terms, is not associated with your identity. Instead, that information is based on random identifiers that are constantly changing.

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