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I don't really worry about my phone because I don't have any info in there that would do anybody any good.
I understand that but you are not worried about all your other data being stolen and sold? All your data is a gold mine, they sell everything they get by data-mining so that info you think isn't any good is just as precious as scrap metal to them. Who are they selling this collected data to and what is the buyers using this collected data for? If none of this concerns you, so be it. I will post a link to Google where you can see with pinpoint accuracy of your geo-location throughout your time using the service even if you disable it. You can see where you travel and the routine you take, hell...some criminals are now using that geo-location data to lurk with intent. Technology is getting mighty scary and reckless yet I still love it.
Enjoy seeing where you go: https://maps.google.com/locationhistory/b/0
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3118687
Location History allows Google to periodically store your location data when sent by Location Reporting, and connect the data to this Google account.
This data can be used to improve your overall Google experience.
Remember that Location Reporting sends data to Google even when you are not interacting with a specific Google product, such as Google Maps.
You can view and manage your Location Historydata on the Location History website. You can pause Location History at any point, but doing so won't delete your Location History data. Pausing Location History also does not turn off Location Reporting, or location services (like GPS) for your devices.
This data is gold for both collector/seller/buyer...