For years I've used Citymapper, and recommended it to friends. No more! They have just started sharing location data with third party advertisers! I now recommend *against* it ... and need to find a privacy conscious alternative.
#Citymapper #PublicTransport #privacy
Duncan Bayne
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2025-06-01 21:11:44 UTC
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