Blog – PathSense

UncategorizedFebruary 17, 2023By Pete Tenereillo

ChatGPT, please write a blog post about PathSense

PathSense is a location-based technology company that specializes in delivering accurate, real-time, and battery-efficient location data for mobile applications. Their innovative software development kit (SDK) provides developers with a powerful set of tools to enhance their location-based services, making it easier for them to create compelling and interactive user experiences….

UncategorizedAugust 30, 2021By Mia Rodgers

An Explosion in Geofence Warrants Threatens Privacy Across the US

https://www.wired.com/story/geofence-warrants-google/ Does your app send your users’ location data to Google or SDK companies? These companies store detailed location paths, showing every place your users have been, for years. By doing so, you are putting your users at risk of: Entrapment in a geofence warrant Stalking by an employee of…

PathSenseAugust 3, 2020By Mia Rodgers

Tim Hortons App (same company as Burger King and Popeyes) Subject of Federal Privacy Commissioner Investigation and Privacy Lawsuit

The Tim Hortons app is the subject of a Canadian Federal Privacy Commissioner investigation and class action lawsuit regarding user location data privacy. The app is owned by Restaurant Brands International, which also owns the Burger King and Popeyes apps. The essence of the investigation is Tim Hortons app’s use…

Android Geofence, IOS GeofenceApril 23, 2020By Mia Rodgers

Android and iOS already have geofencing, why do I need PathSense?

The term “geofencing” is used in many different contexts, with many different meanings. • In the geospatial world, “geofencing” means circles or polygons on maps. • In the advertising world, “geofencing” means place data (Starbucks, Jack in the Box, 24 Hour Fitness, etc) In this context, “geofencing” refers to a low level function used to wake up your app on arrival to or departure from some known location (lat/lng) or set of locations.

PathSenseApril 22, 2020By Mia Rodgers

Protected: Privacy: Data Never Leaves the Phone

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Android TruePath, iOS TruePathApril 22, 2020By Mia Rodgers

When Road Snapping / Map Matching Is Mission Critical

The 3 most common reasons our customers add road snapping (aka map matching) to their flagship apps include: 1. Professional Looking UX 2. Correct Mileage Calculation 3. Location Accuracy