When it comes to location data, Foodomaa relies heavily on information provided by Google APIs, including Geo-Location, Addresses, and Places. It's important to understand that this data isn't directly managed by the application itself; instead, Foodomaa must trust the accuracy of the information provided by Google.
For instance:
- If your device has a weak GPS signal and you use the "Use Current Location" feature to set a delivery address, your phone might send inaccurate position data (Latitude/Longitude) to Google. In turn, Google will provide the address data based on the location received from your phone.
- Additionally, if you've enabled the Google Distance Matrix API from the Foodomaa™ Dashboard for Dynamic Delivery Charge calculations, the application will query Google API with the store location and the customer's delivery location. Google then determines the driving distance between these points. In cases where you might know the distance is 5 kilometers, but Google's API indicates 4 kilometers, the application will rely on Google's data for calculation purposes. This means delivery charges will be based on the 4 kilometers provided by Google.
It's crucial to acknowledge the influence of external factors, such as device GPS signals and Google's algorithms, on the accuracy of location data within Foodomaa.