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W3C: Geolocation
Defines the Geolocation API for retrieving device location with user consent, position options, position errors, permission checks, privacy considerations, and watch or clear-watch lifecycle.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location permission flow | Choose location permission flow when current device coordinates are the central interaction and the task needs permission timing, precision, grant or denial recovery, and location lifecycle states. | The native browser or OS prompt appears only after users understand why location is needed and choose a location-dependent action. | Supports consent, privacy, position options, error states, and watch lifecycle. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as spec evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
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