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Precise Geolocation Collection

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What it is

Cash App states it may collect the precise location of your device, including through your IP address and mobile device location data, with an option to disable precise geolocation collection in your device settings.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Precise geolocation data is classified as sensitive personal information under the CCPA/CPRA and analogous state laws, and the policy states this data may be collected by default unless the user takes action to disable it at the device level.

Recent Activity

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Medium Apr 19, 2026

The updated policy establishes that children under 13 may use Cash App services if a parent or guardian signs up for or authorizes the account on their behalf. Previously, the policy explicitly prohi…

Medium Apr 10, 2026

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The policy states that Cash App may collect precise geolocation information from your mobile device; users who wish to limit this collection can disable location permissions for Cash App in their device's privacy or location settings.

How other platforms handle this

DoorDash Medium

Geolocation Information, if you have consented by enabling location access, we may receive and store your precise location information, including when our apps are running in the foreground (our app is open and on screen) or background (our app is open, not on screen) of your device. You may use our...

Hulu Medium

We may collect the precise geographic location of your device when you use our services. We collect this information with your consent where required by law. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your device settings to disable location sharing.

GOAT Medium

We may collect information about your location, including precise geolocation information, when you use our Services. We use this information to provide location-based services, such as showing you products available in your area, and for other purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Geolocation Information. The location of your device, including your IP address and location of your network provider. This may include precise geolocation information. For more information and to learn how to disable collection of precise geolocation information from your mobile device, please see below.

— Excerpt from Cash App's Cash App Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Precise geolocation data is classified as sensitive personal information under the CCPA/CPRA, requiring a separate opt-in consent for collection or a clear right to limit use, enforced by the California Privacy Protection Agency. The FTC Act applies to location data collection practices in financial services. The My Health MY Data Act in Washington may apply where geolocation data is used to infer health-related information. 2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The notice discloses precise geolocation collection and provides direction to disable it at the device level, which is consistent with common industry practice for mobile applications. However, the CPRA's sensitive personal information opt-out and limitation rights require that a mechanism be available at the application or service level, not solely at the device operating system level. 3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: California residents have the strongest rights under CPRA to limit the use of sensitive personal information including precise geolocation. Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and Texas residents may have similar rights under applicable state privacy laws. The adequacy of device-level opt-out instructions as a substitute for an in-app limitation mechanism is jurisdiction-dependent. 4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Third-party analytics, advertising, and fraud detection vendors that receive or process precise geolocation data must be covered by appropriate data processing agreements. If precise location data is shared with advertising or marketing partners, this sharing should be evaluated against CCPA/CPRA opt-out and sensitive data requirements. 5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should verify whether the in-app or service-level mechanism for limiting precise geolocation use satisfies CPRA sensitive personal information requirements, in addition to the device-level option described in the notice. Data mapping should confirm which vendors receive or process precise geolocation data and under what contractual terms.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over precise geolocation collection practices in consumer financial services applications under the FTC Act
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GLBA
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
TCPA
United States Federal
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Cash App Privacy Policy
Entity
Cash App
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004581
Document ID
CA-D-00076
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
4059d89cdc63408c5adcd690e82cb0b567a1b312f1966010d4ced9f9938b69c3
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 06:31 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Cash App
Document: Cash App Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-004581
Captured: 2026-05-07 06:31:37 UTC
SHA-256: 4059d89cdc63408c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cash-app/cash-app-privacy-policy/precise-geolocation-collection/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cash App's Precise Geolocation Collection clause do?

Precise geolocation data is classified as sensitive personal information under the CCPA/CPRA and analogous state laws, and the policy states this data may be collected by default unless the user takes action to disable it at the device level.

How does this clause affect you?

The policy states that Cash App may collect precise geolocation information from your mobile device; users who wish to limit this collection can disable location permissions for Cash App in their device's privacy or location settings.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 6 platforms. See the full comparison.

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