Provision record
Instacart · Instacart Privacy Policy · View original document ↗

Collection of precise device geolocation

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 296 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

When may Instacart collect the precise location of a user's device?
Instacart may collect the precise location of a user's device if the user chooses to allow the Services to access location services through the permission system used by their device's operating system or browser.
May Instacart collect the precise location of a user's device if the user chooses to allow the Services to access location services?
Instacart may collect the precise location of a user's device if the user chooses to allow the Services to access location services through the permission system used by their device's operating system or browser.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Precise device location is among the most sensitive personal data types, enabling detailed tracking of a user's physical movements.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4186 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who grant location permission through their device or browser may have their precise device location collected by Instacart.

How other platforms handle this

GitHub Medium

Depending on the Service's functionality, we collect regional geolocation data.

Grindr Medium

We collect internet, electronic activity, and other information automatically from the devices and browsers that you use, such as user activity...device model, device IDs, browser type, advertising identifiers, and IP address.

ZipRecruiter Medium

You may give us your Identity Data, Contact Data, Financial Data, Profile Data, and other information by filling in forms or by corresponding with us by post, phone, e-mail or otherwise.

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If you choose to allow the Services to access location services through the permission system used by your device's operating system or browser, we may collect the precise location of your device.

Excerpt from Instacart's 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
Instacart Privacy Policy
Entity
Instacart
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-025763
Document ID
CA-D-00136
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
aba0a87d78dda7d8740ded6c96497978686971b179d2c14db3a5dea26ab78183
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 17:21 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Instacart
Document: Instacart Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-025763
Captured: 2026-05-10 17:21:27 UTC
SHA-256: aba0a87d78dda7d8…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/instacart/instacart-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-025763/collection-of-precise-device-geolocation/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 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 Instacart's Collection of precise device geolocation clause do?

Precise device location is among the most sensitive personal data types, enabling detailed tracking of a user's physical movements.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who grant location permission through their device or browser may have their precise device location collected by Instacart.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Instacart?

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