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Why are websites are receiving my location data before I am given the option to block them from doing so?

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When I am using the Private Browsing feature of Firefox, and I search for something like a restaurant menu from Google, the browser is able to receive my location data and use it for the search query before Firefox shows the pop-up asking if Google can receive my location data. I'll note that I don't include my location in my initial query, just something like "[restaurant name] menu." I'm not sure if this is an issue with Firefox or whether Google itself is having this issue, but I'd like to avoid having my location data automatically given before I get the chance to object to it. My main two questions are:

  • Why does this happen?
  • Is there anything I can do on my end to prevent it?

Thank you for your time.

When I am using the Private Browsing feature of Firefox, and I search for something like a restaurant menu from Google, the browser is able to receive my location data and use it for the search query ''before'' Firefox shows the pop-up asking if Google can receive my location data. I'll note that I don't include my location in my initial query, just something like "[restaurant name] menu." I'm not sure if this is an issue with Firefox or whether Google itself is having this issue, but I'd like to avoid having my location data automatically given before I get the chance to object to it. My main two questions are: * Why does this happen? * Is there anything I can do on my end to prevent it? Thank you for your time.

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Hi Molly, the location is probably coming from your Google account (if you are logged in) or from your IP address. For more information, please take a look at the Google help article: Understand & manage your location when you search on Google

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