One of the most popular social media platforms in the world facebookannounced that it has made a decision that will surprise its users. The platform, which started sending notifications to users, will be renamed “Nearby Friends” and “Weather Alerts” from May 31, 2022. location-based features He announced that he would pull the plug. Facebook did not mention why it made such a decision.

According to statements from Facebook August 1, 2022 As of this date, the location data of users used for these functions will also be removed from their databases. In addition, Facebook will stop collecting location data for these features, even if the user has given their consent.

Location data is still collected for other features

Facebook’s statement, for many users “Facebook will no longer collect location data.It can be interpreted as “. However, such a situation absolutely not† According to the statements made, user location data will continue to be collected for other experiences offered by the platform. Facebook states that this process will be conducted under its data policy.

In the new era, Facebook provides limited time for users. privilege is being presented also announced. According to the statement, users will be able to download data in their location history until August 1, 2022. Access and download data in the following process possible won’t happen†