Google Chrome on Android has introduced a new privacy feature that allows users to share their approximate location with websites instead of their precise coordinates. The change gives users more granular control over location data. Previously, when a website requested location access, users could either allow or block it, often sharing their exact position. Now, they can opt to provide a less specific area, for example a neighborhood rather than a street address.
This update is a small but meaningful step for Android users who want to protect their privacy while still enabling location-based services. The feature aligns with broader industry moves toward giving people more choice over how their personal data is shared. By offering an approximate option, Chrome reduces the amount of precise location information that websites can collect, which can limit tracking and profiling.
The new capability is available within Chrome’s permission prompt when a site asks for location access. Users can select the approximate setting directly from that dialog. The feature is rolling out to Chrome for Android and follows similar controls already present in Android’s operating system.
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