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Clarify that RUM geo.* attributes are derived from client IP, not device GPS (#36213)
* Clarify that RUM geo.* attributes are resolved from client IP, not device GPS * Update layouts/shortcodes/mdoc/en/sdk/data_collected/android.mdoc.md Co-authored-by: Ida Adjivon <65119712+iadjivon@users.noreply.github.com> * Update layouts/shortcodes/mdoc/en/sdk/data_collected/ios.mdoc.md Co-authored-by: Ida Adjivon <65119712+iadjivon@users.noreply.github.com> --------- Co-authored-by: Ida Adjivon <65119712+iadjivon@users.noreply.github.com>
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### Geolocation
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The following attributes are related to the geolocation of IP addresses.
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The following attributes are related to the geolocation of IP addresses. Datadog resolves these attributes server-side from the client IP address on the intake connection. The SDK does not access the device's GPS or OS location.
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**Note**: On mobile networks, the IP address resolves to the carrier's gateway rather than the device's physical location.
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**Note:** If you want to stop collecting geolocation attributes, change the setting in your [application details][9].
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### Geolocation
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The following attributes are related to the geolocation of IP addresses.
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The following attributes are related to the geolocation of IP addresses. Datadog resolves these attributes server-side from the client IP address on the intake connection. The SDK does not access the device's GPS or OS location.
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**Note**: On mobile networks, the IP address resolves to the carrier's gateway rather than the device's physical location.
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**Note:** If you want to stop collecting geolocation attributes, change the setting in your [application details][8].
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