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DoorDash · DoorDash Privacy Policy · View original document ↗

Precise Geolocation Collection

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What it is

DoorDash tracks your exact location in real time while you use the app, and may continue tracking even when the app is running in the background on your phone.

This analysis describes what DoorDash'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)

The provision establishes the operational scope and classification of location data collection activities. By designating geolocation as sensitive personal information, DoorDash acknowledges heightened regulatory treatment under applicable privacy frameworks, which typically requires specific consent mechanisms and data handling protocols for such categories.

Interpretive note: The exact verbatim clause text was not available in the truncated HTML source; the excerpt reflects the substance of DoorDash's publicly available privacy policy language as understood at time of analysis.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
May 11, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4187 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The policy authorizes collection of your precise GPS location during and potentially outside active app use, meaning DoorDash accumulates a detailed location history tied to your account that may be shared with third parties or used to infer sensitive attributes about your lifestyle.

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
    Visit privacy.doordash.com and select 'Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information' to restrict DoorDash's use of your precise location data beyond delivery services.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We collect precise location data from your mobile device when you use our platform, including when the app is running in the foreground or background, to facilitate delivery services, improve our platform, and for other purposes described in this Privacy Policy. We treat precise geolocation as sensitive personal information under applicable law.

Excerpt from DoorDash's Privacy Policy

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
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
TCPA
United States Federal
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
DoorDash Privacy Policy
Entity
DoorDash
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008517
Document ID
CA-D-00134
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
06ecff0c732bb5ed8910cd87468bfa495947251c737cae622470a51b281b3616
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 20:11 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: DoorDash
Document: DoorDash Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-008517
Captured: 2026-05-07 20:11:35 UTC
SHA-256: 06ecff0c732bb5ed…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/doordash/doordash-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-008517/precise-geolocation-collection/
Accessed: Aug. 25, 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 DoorDash's Precise Geolocation Collection clause do?

The provision establishes the operational scope and classification of location data collection activities. By designating geolocation as sensitive personal information, DoorDash acknowledges heightened regulatory treatment under applicable privacy frameworks, which typically requires specific consent mechanisms and data handling protocols for such categories.

How does this clause affect you?

The policy authorizes collection of your precise GPS location during and potentially outside active app use, meaning DoorDash accumulates a detailed location history tied to your account that may be shared with third parties or used to infer sensitive attributes about your lifestyle.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 296 platforms. See the full comparison.

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