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Geolocation Data Collection

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What it is

GOAT may collect your precise location data when you use the app or website, and uses it for both service delivery and other purposes including those described elsewhere in the policy such as advertising and analytics.

This analysis describes what GOAT'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 geolocation data is a sensitive category of personal information that can reveal your home, workplace, daily routines, and patterns of movement, and its use for advertising or sharing with partners carries meaningful privacy implications.

Interpretive note: The policy references 'other purposes described in this Privacy Policy' without enumerating which specific purposes apply to geolocation data, creating ambiguity about the full scope of its use.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If GOAT collects your precise location, this data may be used for purposes beyond showing local product availability, including targeted advertising and analytics, and may be shared with third parties under the broader data sharing terms of the policy.

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.
  • Delete Your Data
    Go to your device's privacy or location settings, find the GOAT app, and set location access to 'Never' or 'While Using' with precision location disabled to limit collection of precise geolocation data.

How other platforms handle this

Walmart Medium

We collect precise geolocation data when you use our mobile application or enable location services on your device. We use this information to provide location-based services, improve our services, and for marketing purposes.

Robinhood Medium

Geolocation data, such as device location. Internet or other electronic network activity information, such as browsing history, search history, and information regarding a consumer's interaction with an internet website, application, or advertisement. Device identifiers, such as IP address, unique d...

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.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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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.

— Excerpt from GOAT's GOAT Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Precise geolocation is classified as sensitive personal information under CPRA, triggering additional notice and opt-out rights for California users, including the right to limit its use and disclosure. Washington State's My Health MY Data Act treats location data that can infer health-related information as regulated health data, which may be relevant depending on user locations and platform context. GDPR treats location data as personal data requiring a lawful basis; precise location may in some contexts constitute special category data. The FTC has taken enforcement action against companies that misrepresent the scope of location data collection. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. Precise geolocation is a sensitive data category under multiple regulatory frameworks. The policy's reference to using location data for 'other purposes described in this Privacy Policy' creates governance exposure if those other purposes include advertising or third-party sharing without appropriate consent or opt-out mechanisms specific to location data. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California residents have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information including precise geolocation under CPRA. Washington State users may have additional rights under My Health MY Data Act if location data is used in health-adjacent contexts. EU users require a clear lawful basis for location processing, with consent likely required for non-essential uses. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: If precise location data is shared with advertising technology vendors, those vendor agreements should specifically address location data handling, retention limits, and prohibition on downstream sale. Location data shared with business partners requires explicit contractual controls given its sensitive classification. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should confirm that the platform's location data collection is preceded by appropriate in-app permission prompts at the operating system level, that California-specific sensitive data limitation notices are provided, and that the data map documents all recipients of location data and the legal basis for each transfer.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has jurisdiction over deceptive location data practices and has taken enforcement action in this area under Section 5 of the FTC Act.
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  • State AG
    California's Privacy Protection Agency enforces CPRA sensitive personal information rights including the right to limit use of precise geolocation data.
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

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
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
GOAT Privacy Policy
Entity
GOAT
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008263
Document ID
CA-D-00736
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
b3c44aaa4d32d761f4005ed1ab29486f87044e306337ebb17c86aa9dafcc3c5b
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 04:33 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: GOAT
Document: GOAT Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-008263
Captured: 2026-05-10 04:33:03 UTC
SHA-256: b3c44aaa4d32d761…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/goat/goat-privacy-policy/geolocation-data-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 GOAT's Geolocation Data Collection clause do?

Precise geolocation data is a sensitive category of personal information that can reveal your home, workplace, daily routines, and patterns of movement, and its use for advertising or sharing with partners carries meaningful privacy implications.

How does this clause affect you?

If GOAT collects your precise location, this data may be used for purposes beyond showing local product availability, including targeted advertising and analytics, and may be shared with third parties under the broader data sharing terms of the policy.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 12 platforms. See the full comparison.

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