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Your data is combined with that of other users to “find trends and identify which parts of the app are most important to everyone.” Google cites three benefits to App install optimization, but does not specify what the Play Store is actually doing to subsequent application downloads by new users following this data aggregation. It also doesn’t collect information about content uploaded or downloaded in the app, such as images in a social feed, or rankings on a leaderboard. Additionally, it “doesn’t look at anything outside of the app, such as other apps or content on your device.” Original 3/16: This crowdsourced feature does not collect your name, email address, or any other piece of personal information, with the company’s existing Privacy Policy in effect.
When enough people do this, Google can optimize the app to install, open, and run faster for everyone. When you turn on app install optimization, Google can tell which parts of an app you use the first time you open it after installation.
