I install apps with it off by default and have never ran into issues. The only apps I allow it on are those that reasonably use it (maps, camera, etc). Many apps request it but I just deny it and everything is working fine, not sure why they want it.

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SETTINGS>PRIVACY>TOGGLE OFF ALLOW SENSORS PERMISSION BY DEFAULT

You can also go to the same Privacy Panel and then select Permission Manager then finally Sensors.