Major Privacy Issue! – MyNetDiary GPS Tracker - Running, Walking, Cycling for Weight Loss Review

Why must you access my location when not using the app? Other Running/Map apps offer the option of only accessing my location when I'm using the app. It's unfair that you don't offer that option. Why must you access my location when not using the app?
Review by EvanR. on MyNetDiary GPS Tracker - Running, Walking, Cycling for Weight Loss.