Privacy policy clauses for Expo Background Location
Expo Background Location is a mobile tracking service that continuously collects GPS coordinates and movement data from Expo-based applications even when the app runs in the background. Developers use it to enable location-dependent features like real-time navigation, delivery tracking, or location-based notifications without requiring users to keep the app actively open.
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What data Expo Background Location collects
Your privacy policy must disclose each of the following data types when you use Expo Background Location.
When does Expo Background Location trigger privacy obligations?
Installation and Data Flow
Integrating Expo Background Location into your app immediately initiates continuous GPS coordinate collection, location timestamps, and movement telemetry. Unlike foreground location APIs, background location tracking persists even when your app is not actively open—this is the critical distinction that triggers heightened compliance obligations.
Which Regulations Apply
GDPR (if EU/EEA users): Background location is precise personal data under GDPR Article 4(1). Collection requires a lawful basis (Article 6) *and* explicit consent for special category data under Article 9(2)(a). The continuous nature means you must comply with storage limitation (Article 5(1)(e)) and purpose limitation (Article 5(1)(b))—you cannot collect "always" location without clearly defined, documented purposes.
CCPA (if California users): Precise geolocation is a specific category under CCPA Section 1798.100. Users have the right to know what location data you collect and the right to deletion. If your app is directed to children under 13, COPPA applies with stricter consent requirements.
