Apple · Apple Privacy Policy

Personal Data Collection Scope

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What it is

We collect information from you when you create an Apple ID, purchase a product, download a software update, connect to our services, contact us, or participate in an online survey. This may include your name, email address, physical address, phone number, or payment information.

Why it matters

Understanding the breadth of data Apple collects helps consumers assess their privacy exposure across the entire Apple ecosystem, which spans devices, apps, payments, and cloud services.

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.
  • Export Your Data
    Sign in at privacy.apple.com with your Apple ID, select 'Get a copy of your data', choose the data categories you want, and submit the request. Apple will notify you when your data is ready to download.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has enforcement authority over unfair or deceptive data collection practices under Section 5 of the FTC Act, directly relevant to the scope and transparency of Apple's data collection.
    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-001956
Document ID
CA-D-00024
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
SHA-256
36e54b8290f2d5f4441e7bfd5492920450a4d5b256d9353a74fa7946d1065115
Verified
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Apple | Document: Apple Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-001956
Captured: 2026-03-06 20:19:48 UTC | SHA-256: 36e54b8290f2d5f4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/apple/apple-privacy-policy/personal-data-collection-scope/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
Medium
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