Amazon for Alleged Unauthorized Tracking of Consumers’ Geolocation Data
It is alleged that Amazon.com, Inc. and Amazon Advertising, LLC, secretly collected and sold consumers’ precise geolocation data without their consent. It is further alleged that Amazon embedded its Amazon Ads SDK into various mobile applications, enabling the company to gather sensitive information about users’ locations and movements.
Key Allegations:
- Unauthorized Data Collection: Amazon is accused of surreptitiously collecting timestamped geolocation data from consumers’ mobile devices through the Amazon Ads SDK embedded in numerous apps.
- Lack of Consumer Consent: Consumers were reportedly unaware of Amazon’s data collection practices, as they were not informed about the presence of the Amazon Ads SDK in the apps they used, nor were they given the option to opt-in or opt-out.
Potential Impact:
If you have used mobile applications that may have integrated the Amazon Ads SDK, your sensitive geolocation data could have been collected without your knowledge or consent. This data collection may reveal personal information such as your home and work addresses, frequented locations, and other sensitive details.
Your Rights:
Individuals who believe they have been affected by these practices may have legal claims against Amazon for violations of privacy and unauthorized data collection. Legal remedies could include monetary damages, injunctive relief to prevent further unauthorized data collection, and other appropriate relief.
Contact Us:
If you suspect that your geolocation data has been collected without your consent through mobile applications containing the Amazon Ads SDK, please contact our law firm to discuss your rights and potential legal options.
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If you suspect your geolocation data has been collected without your consent through mobile applications containing the Amazon Ads SDK, you can contact the attorneys at Sauder Schelkopf by filling out the form on this page.