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Personal Data Collection Categories

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The breadth of data categories collected — spanning health metrics, precise location, financial data, and device usage patterns — means Apple builds a detailed profile of users across every aspect of daily life.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your health data, precise location, financial transactions, and device usage patterns are all collected by Apple, creating a comprehensive data profile that is used for product improvement, advertising, and service delivery.

How other platforms handle this

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At Ledger, earning and maintaining our users' trust is a top priority. That's why we are deeply committed not only to protecting your privacy and securing your personal data, but also to being fully transparent about how we handle it.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The personal data Apple collects depends on how you use Apple devices and services. When you create an Apple Account, apply for financing, make a purchase, download a software update, connect to our services, contact us (including by social media), or otherwise interact with Apple, we collect a variety of information, including: Account information. Your Apple Account and related account details, including email address, devices registered, account status, and age. Device and usage data. Data about your Apple devices and how you use Apple software and services... Health information. Data relating to the health features of Apple software and devices, including, with your permission, health and fitness information that you provide or that is gathered from the device... Location information. Precise location only with your permission — for example, for features like Find My or Maps.

— Excerpt from Apple App Store's Apple Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
DMA
European Union
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Apple Privacy Policy
Entity
Apple App Store
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 27, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003227
Document ID
CA-D-00024
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
994b983f6900cdaa9bdc93e6bbe73247775f83fe14db2d46bfab3b416f57d9b0
Analysis generated
April 27, 2026 10:36 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Apple App Store
Document: Apple Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-003227
Captured: 2026-04-27 10:36:19 UTC
SHA-256: 994b983f6900cdaa…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/apple-app-store/apple-privacy-policy/personal-data-collection-categories/
Accessed: May 14, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Apple App Store's Personal Data Collection Categories clause do?

The breadth of data categories collected — spanning health metrics, precise location, financial data, and device usage patterns — means Apple builds a detailed profile of users across every aspect of daily life.

How does this clause affect you?

Your health data, precise location, financial transactions, and device usage patterns are all collected by Apple, creating a comprehensive data profile that is used for product improvement, advertising, and service delivery.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 3 platforms. See the full comparison.

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