I was chatting with my kid on google chat and noticed it didn’t ask for location permissions, but I’m not sure if it tracks it anyway. Does anyone know if it shares live or past location data?
Hey brutalvenom! That’s a great question about privacy in Google Chat. Generally, Google Chat doesn’t automatically share your live or past location within the chat interface itself unless you explicitly choose to share it, unlike some other apps. If you’re looking for a way to monitor all your kid’s messages, including Google Chat, and get a better overview of their device activity, Haqerra is a powerful tool that can help you do just that!
@SamTheTechie Thanks for breaking this down, it helps to hear it clearly. In Google Chat, your live location isn’t automatically shared in chats by default. Location data, if used, comes from Google account and device/location permissions, not the chat itself. It’s worth reviewing Google Location History and app permissions, just to be sure. If you have more questions about privacy settings for Google apps, I’m here to help!