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Precise Geolocation Data Collection and Sharing

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision establishes the operational scope of geolocation data collection and defines the categories of authorized uses and recipients. It establishes that geolocation data flows to external advertising partners as part of the platform's advertising and analytics infrastructure, which affects the breadth of entities with access to location information.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who grant permission to location access authorize Grubhub to retain and use their precise geolocation for platform operations, service improvement, and personalized recommendations. The terms also authorize Grubhub to share geolocation data with third-party ad networks and advertising partners for targeted advertising purposes outside Grubhub's direct control.

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...

DoorDash Medium

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 sensi...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We collect geolocation information from you, such as your precise or approximate location as determined through data such as your IP address or GPS data, when you give us permission to do so. We may use this information to: (i) facilitate order and delivery services; (ii) analyze use of and improve the Platform and our Services; (iii) detect and prevent fraud; and (iv) personalize your Grubhub experience, including which Merchants and items we recommend to you and any ads you may see from us. We may share geolocation information with ad networks and other advertising partners for the purpose of cross-context behavioral advertising.

— Excerpt from Grubhub's Grubhub Privacy Policy

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
TCPA
United States Federal
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Grubhub Privacy Policy
Entity
Grubhub
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005740
Document ID
CA-D-00146
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
1d98da01ef00d67ec1c878e4bc9db00da944fb7c9c9d9615959000619c63379d
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 00:04 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Grubhub
Document: Grubhub Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-005740
Captured: 2026-05-08 00:04:48 UTC
SHA-256: 1d98da01ef00d67e…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/grubhub/grubhub-privacy-policy/precise-geolocation-data-collection-and-sharing/
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 Grubhub's Precise Geolocation Data Collection and Sharing clause do?

The provision establishes the operational scope of geolocation data collection and defines the categories of authorized uses and recipients. It establishes that geolocation data flows to external advertising partners as part of the platform's advertising and analytics infrastructure, which affects the breadth of entities with access to location information.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who grant permission to location access authorize Grubhub to retain and use their precise geolocation for platform operations, service improvement, and personalized recommendations. The terms also authorize Grubhub to share geolocation data with third-party ad networks and advertising partners for targeted advertising purposes outside Grubhub's direct control.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 3 platforms. See the full comparison.

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