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# How Metaintro Uses Your Location Data

Last updated: March 3, 2026
[Security & Privacy](/help/category/security)

## Why Metaintro Uses Location Data

Location is one of the most important factors in any job search. Whether you are looking for roles in your hometown, exploring opportunities in a new city, or targeting fully remote positions, your location data helps Metaintro deliver results that actually matter to you.

## What Location Data Does

When you provide your location or allow Metaintro to detect it, we use that information to make your job search more effective:

### Shows Nearby Jobs

Metaintro uses your location to surface job opportunities in your immediate area. You see openings from local employers first, reducing the noise of irrelevant listings from across the country or world.

### Filters by Preferred Location

You can set a preferred job location that differs from your current one. Planning a move to Austin? Set Austin as your preferred location, and Metaintro will prioritize jobs there. Specify preferences at the city, state, or country level depending on how broad you want your search to be.

### Handles Remote Job Restrictions

Many remote positions have geographic restrictions based on tax laws, time zones, or company policies. Your location data helps Metaintro filter remote jobs accurately so you only see opportunities actually available to someone in your area.

## How Location Improves Your Experience

Beyond basic search results, location data powers several features:

- **Personalized job alerts** — Notifications about new openings that match your skills and are available in your preferred location
- **Salary context** — More accurate salary ranges since compensation varies significantly by geography
- **Employer matching** — Companies hiring in your region are more likely to appear in your results
- **Commute awareness** — For in-office and hybrid roles, location helps estimate commute feasibility
- **Local market insights** — Understand job market dynamics in your area, including growing industries and in-demand roles

## How to Set and Update Your Location

You have full control over your location settings and can change them anytime.

Review your location settings

### In Account Settings

1. Go to your [account settings](https://www.metaintro.com/settings)
2. Navigate to the profile or preferences section
3. Update your current location or set a preferred job search location
4. Save your changes

### In a Search Thread

You can also adjust your location directly within a Threads conversation:

- Tell Metaintro where you want to search (for example, "Show me marketing jobs in Miami")
- Use the filter panel next to the chat bar to set or change your location filter
- Your preference within a Thread is saved for that conversation and can differ from your global settings

This flexibility lets you run multiple Threads targeting different cities or regions without changing your main profile.

Search for jobs near a specific location

## Your Privacy Is Protected

We take your location privacy seriously:

- **Used only for job search improvement** — Your location makes search results, alerts, and matches more relevant
- **Not shared without your consent** — We do not sell or share your precise location with employers, advertisers, or third parties without your explicit permission
- **You control the precision** — Provide a general area (city or state) rather than a precise address
- **Deletable on request** — Contact our support team to have your location data removed
- **Transparent usage** — For full details, see our [Privacy Policy](https://www.metaintro.com/privacy)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Do I have to share my location?

No. Location sharing is optional. However, providing at least a general location significantly improves the relevance of your results.

### Can I search for jobs in a different location from where I live?

Absolutely. Set any preferred job location in your settings or within a Thread.

### Does Metaintro track my location in real time?

No. We use the location you provide in your profile or Thread, not continuous tracking.

### How do I remove my location data?

Clear your location in account settings anytime. For complete data removal, email [support@metaintro.com](mailto:support@metaintro.com).

## Need Help?

If you have questions about your location data or want to update your preferences, reach out at [support@metaintro.com](mailto:support@metaintro.com). Your trust matters to us.

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