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Precise Geolocation Collection

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What it is

Disney may collect your precise GPS location from your device when you agree to it, as well as your approximate location from your IP address and information you provide.

This analysis describes what Disney+'s agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Precise GPS-level location data is a sensitive data category under multiple privacy laws and can reveal sensitive information about where you live, work, or spend time; knowing when and how to grant or revoke location access matters.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If you have granted location access to any Disney app, your precise GPS coordinates may be collected and used for personalization, advertising, or park experiences; you can revoke this permission in your device settings at any time.

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.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Open your device settings, navigate to app permissions for the relevant Disney app, and set location access to 'Never' or 'While Using' to limit GPS collection. You can also adjust this within the app's settings if available.

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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Location Information. We collect information about your location. For example, we collect your location information (i) from your device (such as GPS signal, information about nearby Wi-Fi access points and cell towers) when you agree to the collection of your precise location through any of our Services, (ii) from the Internet Protocol address of the device you are using, and (iii) when you or others provide your location to us.

— Excerpt from Disney+'s Disney Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Precise geolocation is classified as sensitive personal information under CPRA, requiring specific disclosures and giving California residents the right to limit its use and disclosure. GDPR treats location data as personal data and, when precise, may engage heightened obligations depending on the processing purpose. The FTC has signaled that precise geolocation data warrants heightened scrutiny. Several state privacy laws (Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and others) also classify precise geolocation as sensitive data requiring opt-in consent. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The policy discloses collection from GPS signals, Wi-Fi triangulation, and cell tower data when users consent through app settings. The sensitivity of this data category and its potential use for advertising creates compliance obligations under CPRA and multiple state laws that require purpose limitation and, in some states, opt-in consent. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California residents have the right to limit the use of precise geolocation under CPRA. Colorado's CPA and Connecticut's CTDPA require opt-in consent for processing precise geolocation data. EU/EEA users are protected by GDPR's purpose limitation and data minimization principles. The collection of location data from minors raises additional COPPA concerns. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Any third-party advertising or analytics vendors receiving precise location data should be identified in data processing agreements and their use of such data should be contractually restricted to disclosed purposes. Procurement teams should verify that location data recipients do not use it for purposes beyond those disclosed in this policy. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should audit whether in-app consent prompts for location access clearly explain how precise location data will be used; verify that location data is not shared with advertising partners in jurisdictions where opt-in consent is required; assess data retention periods for location data; and confirm that state-specific sensitive data frameworks are implemented for California and other covered states.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has signaled heightened scrutiny of precise geolocation data collection and use for advertising purposes by consumer-facing platforms.
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  • State AG
    California's CPPA and AG enforce CPRA's sensitive personal information framework covering precise geolocation; other state AGs have similar authority under their privacy laws.
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
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
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Disney Privacy Policy
Entity
Disney+
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009490
Document ID
CA-D-00575
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
1cc10681f97c3f090eedf7305d800f793a730ca3d2e27b50833ec244773b34eb
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 08:25 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Disney+
Document: Disney Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-009490
Captured: 2026-05-08 08:25:00 UTC
SHA-256: 1cc10681f97c3f09…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/disney/disney-privacy-policy/precise-geolocation-collection/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Disney+'s Precise Geolocation Collection clause do?

Precise GPS-level location data is a sensitive data category under multiple privacy laws and can reveal sensitive information about where you live, work, or spend time; knowing when and how to grant or revoke location access matters.

How does this clause affect you?

If you have granted location access to any Disney app, your precise GPS coordinates may be collected and used for personalization, advertising, or park experiences; you can revoke this permission in your device settings at any time.

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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