Your phones are tracking you.

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Did you know that your phones can track you even when you have the GPS OFF.

Even with both GPS and WIFI off, many phones can and do still track your location. 

You agreed to this in the terms and conditions of use when you didn't read them and signed your contract. 

All modern cell phones are capable of this, and it will depend on the company how and when they collect and use that data. 

SO be aware that you are being watched.  This is part of big data.  Tracking your movements and using your location to target advertising to you based on your preferences and your location.

The goal for businesses is to sell you more things and make money off that data. 


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