Does Route sell your data?

We do not sell or rent any personal information from any data subjects to third party data brokers or marketing companies. We may also share your information with certain overseas recipients. How do we store and protect it? We store personal information in paper-based files or other electronic record keeping methods.
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Is route a legit tracking app?

As a first note, Route is a package protection and visual tracking company that can step in when an order is lost, stolen, or damaged in transit. Route is neither the merchant or the carrier, and we do not have control over packaging, shipping, or delivering orders.
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Why does route want to see my emails?

Why do we need access to your email for orders protected by Route Package Protection? We ask you to sign up for Route with your email so we can verify that you are the owner of the account before we show you your Route protected orders.
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Why does route need access to my Google account?

The Route app does require read-only access to an email account in order to utilize automatic tracking.
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Does route tracking cost money?

Yes! The Route app has no fee or subscription associated with its use. Route offers two different services: An order & package tracking app: Route offers a convenient place to track all of your online purchases in a single app - all for free!
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They're not SELLING your data. It's MUCH worse...



How does Route make money?

Route collects transaction fees from merchants each time a customer buys a product marketed through its software, and it gets revenue from insurance. The visual tracking itself is free.
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Does Route cover stolen packages?

Route is a shipping insurance company that covers packages that are lost, stolen, or damaged in transit. Route ensures that customers get what they paid for, and allows for easy reordering with one simple click.
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What is the purpose of the route app?

Route connects with millions of online stores and over 600 shipping carriers worldwide, including Amazon, FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, and more. Get shipping notifications that give you real-time status updates on any delivery! The Route App brings package tracking and delivery to life.
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How do I delete a route from my Google Account?

Remove places from your Maps history
  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app. and sign in.
  2. Tap your profile picture or initial Settings. Maps history.
  3. Next to the entries you want to delete, tap Remove. Delete.
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Can anyone see my Google Maps history?

Google Maps Timeline shows an estimate of places that you may have been and routes that you may have taken based on your Location History. You can edit your Timeline anytime and delete your Location History in Timeline. Your Timeline is private, so only you can find it.
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Is route shipping insurance worth it?

Generally, yes, it's worth getting shipping insurance. Though the importance of shipping insurance increases by the value of the package, it's always a simple and relatively low-cost tool for a better post-purchase experience (for both merchants and customers).
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Can Apple Maps track my route?

Apple Maps doesn't offer the feature to track your route history on iPhone. However, you can see your search history on it.
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Can my email be traced to my location?

But even if you don't use your real personal details, most popular email services will still track your IP address and gather data about your activity, which can be used to reveal your true identity and location.
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What is the safest tracking app?

The 10 Best Location Tracking Apps Found on the App Store
  1. Google Maps. Google Maps is the premier and best app for location tracking for iPhones and Android phones. ...
  2. FamiSafe. ...
  3. Map My Run by Under Armour. ...
  4. Life360. ...
  5. FollowMee. ...
  6. TrackView. ...
  7. Family Locator. ...
  8. Glympse.
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Is tracking location Illegal?



No federal rules block GPS tracking, but there are legal limits on employers' right to track their employees. The Information Technology Act 2000 regulates data protection in India.
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Can Google track my route?

Google Maps tracks everywhere you go on your iPhone or Android phone, and then keeps a log of this information in a “Timeline” that shows you everywhere you've been.
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Can you permanently Delete Google Location History?

Luckily, you can do this easily. Regardless of whether you're using an iPhone or an Android, all you have to do is go to Google Maps > Account Circle > Your Timeline > More > Settings (Settings and Privacy for Android ) > Automatically Delete Location History.
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How do I unlink an email from a route?

How to disconnect your email account from Route
  1. Visit your profile tab.
  2. Click the gear icon in the top right corner.
  3. Select Connected Accounts.
  4. Click Edit in the top right corner, then click Delete next to the account you would like to disconnect from Route.
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How do you clear a route?

For both IPv4 and IPv6 networks, you can clear all routes in the routing table by entering the TCP/IP ROUTE command with the CLEAR and the NOW options. The NOW option clears dynamic and static routes (manually configured routes) including those that have active dialogs associated with them.
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Does Amazon use route app?

Linking your Amazon account to the Route app allows the app to display the details of your order such as the item names, quantities, and pictures for all your Amazon orders. Route will not see or store your Amazon username or password.
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What is the purpose of route cache?

The route cache allows outgoing packets to be load-balanced on a per-destination basis. The ip route-cache command with no additional keywords enables fast switching. Our routers generally offer better packet transfer performance when fast switching is enabled, with one exception.
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Does WAZE learn your route?

Waze collects data for every road driven with the app open. Next time a specific road is driven with the app open, Waze will know to compare data between each possible route and will know how to better to suggest the optimal route.
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Are package thieves caught?

Unfortunately, package thieves often get away with it. In an interview with IndyStar, Sean Stoops, a Police Chief from Indiana, reported that “typically the items that are successfully stolen from the porches do not get recovered.” Another source claims that less than 10% of porch piracy cases lead to police arrests.
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What will Amazon do about stolen packages?

Retailers have different policies and processes for handling stolen items, but you're usually entitled to a refund or a replacement. Amazon covers most stolen packages through its "A-to-Z" Guarantee Protection.
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Will USPS do anything about stolen packages?

USPS may reimburse you for stolen, lost or missing packages if the mail was insured. If your packages weren't insured, they likely won't issue a refund.
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