Runkeeper users followed by bug

boston - That Runkeeper users even if they did not follow use the app came from a bug. That suggests at least Runkeeper itself.

The Norwegian Consumer Association recently reported that Runkeeper users also follow while they themselves think that the app is not to, and that information is passed to third parties. According to the union was a violation of privacy laws.

Runkeeper says in response to the complaint from the Norwegian Consumers immediately started an investigation. In addition, the company encountered a bug in the Android app which related to the integration with an advertiser. As with other Android apps Runkeeper app from sleep can be achieved for certain events, such as when the device receives a push notification of Runkeeper, the company said. 'If the app awakened by such events, sent the app accidentally location data to that third party. ''
  
    
     
      
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Meanwhile Runkeeper has released a new version of the app, removing the bug and the advertiser in question. 'Although the bug only covered our Android app, we have to be sure decided to remove this advertisement service of our iOS product,' Runkeeper indicates. The iOS version will be made available as soon as Apple approves it.