Are You Sure You Want to do This?
 

I had an appointment in Ocala this morning, and wasn't sure how to get to the address, so I went to download Google Maps. Just before hitting the key to download the App, I read the conditions. Google will access your phone, your contacts, your financial info, your browsing history, email, etc. Needless to say, I didn't download Google. I think that it is very dangerous to do so. Giving them access to just about everything on my phone? I wouldn't be surprised if it included the passwords to other Apps, banking accounts, etc.
I don't think that most people read the "fine print" before downloading an App.
Just 'sayin.

My Google Maps app only allows a permission to access my location. The other permissions are not allowed. You can change the permissions for apps by going to "settings" "apps" "maps" and "permissions". I think Google Maps is a very useful app.

?did you make it to your appointment

one more reason to avoid google

use the app Waze

The Waze app uses the same permissions as Google Maps. The only permission you need to allow for either of the two apps is your location. You can disallow all other permissions.

Google bought WAZE in June 2013

Yes, I made it to my appointment with time to spare. I have a good sense of direction.

Why not buy a Garmin?

I cannot imagine not having Google maps at my fingertips.

Why when you can disallow all the permissions with the exception of your location?

I hate anything Google. I try to avoid it but they own other things. I use AAA triptiks and I use Bing Maps as well as GPS in the car.

You have no privacy - get over it if you want the convenience.

Read the conditions on anything, including your phones OS.

It's owned by Google

Don't worry. They probably have all of your information on hand already. They know where you bank, what you buy, what you eat and where you go.