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Precise Geolocation Data Collection

High severity Uncommon · 10 of 325 platforms
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision establishes the operational scope of location data collection across multiple business functions and explicitly acknowledges that precise geolocation constitutes sensitive personal information under applicable state privacy laws, establishing a documented basis for the collection practice.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users of the DoorDash service operate under terms that authorize continuous precise geolocation data collection during app usage and background operation. This data collection occurs as a condition of service use and applies to delivery, platform analytics, and advertising functions without requiring separate consent mechanisms beyond the privacy policy.

How other platforms handle this

Uber Medium

Uber collects precise or approximate location data from riders' and order recipients' mobile devices when the Uber app is running in the foreground (app open and on-screen) or background (app open but not on-screen) of their device. Uber collects this data from the time a ride or order is requested ...

PayPal Medium

Geolocation data: Such as Global Positioning System ("GPS"), which we may collect with your consent if you have an account for financial Services, and IP-based geolocation data during your user experience or based on your mobile application settings. [...] If you agree to let us track your precise g...

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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We collect precise geolocation data from your device when you use our services, including when the app is running in the background, to provide delivery services, improve our platform, and for advertising and analytics purposes. Precise geolocation is classified as sensitive personal information under applicable state privacy laws.

— Excerpt from DoorDash's DoorDash Privacy Policy

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-005478
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-005478
Captured: 2026-05-07 20:11:35 UTC
SHA-256: 06ecff0c732bb5ed…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/doordash/doordash-privacy-policy/precise-geolocation-data-collection/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does DoorDash's Precise Geolocation Data Collection clause do?

The provision establishes the operational scope of location data collection across multiple business functions and explicitly acknowledges that precise geolocation constitutes sensitive personal information under applicable state privacy laws, establishing a documented basis for the collection practice.

How does this clause affect you?

Users of the DoorDash service operate under terms that authorize continuous precise geolocation data collection during app usage and background operation. This data collection occurs as a condition of service use and applies to delivery, platform analytics, and advertising functions without requiring separate consent mechanisms beyond the privacy policy.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 10 platforms. See the full comparison.

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