Here's how we use your location data

Facebook has attempted to preempt Apple's update to its iOS 13 operating system, which should display contextual notifications to inform users of apps that collect background location information. The company has published a blog on how Facebook uses geolocation data, a way to escape the operating system changes made by Apple and Google.

"The Android and iOS settings allow you to precisely control the sharing of your device's location with apps like Facebook, which is why we inform you that Android and iOS have released new updates to from their operating systems, including how to view and manage your position, "said the company in his blog.

The iOS 13, announced by "Apple" in June, will provide pop-up windows on the phone to inform users of the number of times that the geolocation application is in the background.
The site can be useful for many applications such as maps or Facebook functions, but it can also be misused by application designers to collect user data against their will.

This means that Facebook users are soon facing notifications on Apple devices telling them that Facebook has used their location in the background repeatedly, including a map to determine where Facebook has asked for the phone's contact information.

"If you're using iOS 13, you'll receive notifications about when an app is using your exact background location and how often the app can access that information. The notification will also include a map of the data. location received by the application and an explanation of the reason, "said Facebook in the publication. The application uses this type of location information. "

Apple will hold its press conference Tuesday, announcing the new version of iOS, which should be available to users by a week or two, as well as new phones, a new watch and others. services.