Apple · Apple Privacy Policy

Location Data Collection

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What it is

Precise location data, for example GPS signals, device sensors, Wi-Fi access points, and cell tower locations may be collected when you use certain Apple services or features such as Find My, Maps, and location-based features of the App Store.

Why it matters

Precise location data can reveal highly sensitive information about a person's daily routine, home, workplace, medical visits, religious practices, and associations, making it one of the most privacy-sensitive data types collected.

Consumer impact

Apple collects a broad range of personal data including location, health and fitness information, financial data, voice recordings, and browsing and search history across its entire ecosystem of devices and services, and shares this information with Apple subsidiaries worldwide, app developers, business partners, and advertisers. While Apple publicly commits to not selling personal data, the policy permits extensive intra-group sharing and third-party disclosures that may not be fully transparent to average consumers. You can review, download, correct, or delete your personal data by visiting privacy.apple.com and signing in with your Apple ID.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services to review and restrict location access for each app and Apple service. To disable location entirely for an app, set its location permission to 'Never'. For Maps history, open Maps > tap your profile icon > scroll to clear recent searches and directions.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has enforcement authority over deceptive or unfair location data collection and sharing practices under Section 5 of the FTC Act.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Apple Privacy Policy
Entity
Apple
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 6, 2026
Last verified
April 4, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000211
Document ID
CA-D-00024
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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How to Cite
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Entity: Apple | Document: Apple Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-000211
Captured: 2026-03-06 20:19:48 UTC | SHA-256: 36e54b8290f2d5f4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/apple/apple-privacy-policy/location-data-collection/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
High
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