user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation

[Dandolion1964]

Until recently I used the navigation feature (GPS) to see what roads/routes were in the area I was exploring. Also, it was nice to see where chargers were (and get details about the chargers). But, now the navigation feature is not available unless you click "allow", which sends your precise location "to Rivian and its service providers". What if you'd rather not share your location? Sorry, there's no opt-out option. I'm surprised a progressive company like Rivian would require this invasion of privacy to use the navigation feature. Is anyone else concerned about sharing everywhere they go with who knows who? [note: I keep location sharing *off* on my phone-- at least I'm able to do that!]

I get the same message when I try to look at the security cameras remotely. Which makse no sense to me.

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[SwampNut]

No matter what you do, your wife is still going to know you were at the strip club because of the smell of bubblegum body spray and the glitter.

 

[JeffC]

I’m not that important. If someone wants to breach my privacy and follow my location, have at it!

I'm in the same camp but I am curious why Rivian needs to know my phone's precise location when the more relevant information is the truck's location and the truck has its own gps tracker.

 

[SwampNut]

I'm in the same camp but I am curious why Rivian needs to know my phone's precise location when the more relevant information is the truck's location and the truck has its own gps tracker.

One obvious reason is to show your location relative to where it's parked. Another is to plot a drive in the app before you get into the car.

 

[JeffC]

I don't buy it. In both of this cases (especially the second) the exact location of the vehicle, not me, is the only relevant info.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Feels like stopping at a gas station mid-trip to ask for directions… but won’t tell the “help” where you are trying to go because “that’s none of your business”.

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