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Location and Usage Data Collection

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What it is

Lime collects your precise real-time location, device information, and details about how you use its service while you are riding or using the app.

This analysis describes what Lime'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 among the most sensitive categories of personal data. It can reveal where you live, work, and spend time, and may be shared with third parties including advertisers and service providers.

Interpretive note: The full scope of data sharing and retention is governed by the Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference but not reproduced in this document, creating uncertainty about specific third-party disclosures and retention practices.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Using Lime's service means your precise location is continuously collected and may be shared with third-party service providers. This data can create a detailed record of your movements over time.

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
    California residents and EU users can submit a data deletion request by contacting Lime support at support@li.me or through the privacy settings in the Lime app. State your name, account email, and the specific data you want deleted.

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American Airlines Medium

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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When you use our Services, we and our service providers may collect location information, including precise geolocation, as well as information about your device, your use of our Services, and other information as described in our Privacy Policy.

— Excerpt from Lime's Lime Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Precise geolocation data collection engages GDPR Article 5 (data minimization, purpose limitation) and Article 13 (transparency) for EU users, as well as CCPA for California residents who have rights to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information including geolocation data. The FTC has identified geolocation data as a sensitive category warranting heightened protection in enforcement guidance. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. The agreement references the Privacy Policy for full disclosure of collection and sharing practices but does not reproduce those terms within the User Agreement itself. The scope of third-party sharing, data retention periods, and secondary use of location data is therefore not fully assessable from this document alone. The statement that 'we and our service providers' may collect this data suggests potential third-party data processor or controller relationships that may require separate GDPR assessment. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA users have the right under GDPR to access, correct, and delete their location data and to object to processing. California residents have CCPA rights to opt out of the sale or sharing of geolocation data. Illinois residents should note that geolocation data combined with device identifiers may engage the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act if biometric data is also collected. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Procurement teams should assess whether Lime's service provider contracts include data processing agreements compliant with GDPR Article 28 and CCPA requirements for service provider contracts. Geolocation data sharing with advertising partners warrants specific attention under evolving state privacy laws. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should map the full scope of geolocation data collection, retention periods, third-party recipients, and secondary uses against applicable law in each operating jurisdiction. Data subject request handling processes for geolocation data should be audited for completeness and response time compliance.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has identified precise geolocation data as a sensitive category and has enforcement authority over unfair or deceptive data collection and sharing practices.
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  • State AG
    California's Attorney General enforces CCPA rights related to geolocation data collection and sharing, and other state AGs have similar authority under applicable state privacy laws.
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
DMA
European Union
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
Lime Terms of Service
Entity
Lime
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010368
Document ID
CA-D-00741
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
34d44ce683c09157ec4c548ef2802b1b173548ee18cfc1bdb54d2976f41b5b81
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 15:16 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Lime
Document: Lime Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-010368
Captured: 2026-05-08 15:16:53 UTC
SHA-256: 34d44ce683c09157…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/lime/lime-terms-of-service/location-and-usage-data-collection/
Accessed: May 13, 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 Lime's Location and Usage Data Collection clause do?

Precise geolocation data is among the most sensitive categories of personal data. It can reveal where you live, work, and spend time, and may be shared with third parties including advertisers and service providers.

How does this clause affect you?

Using Lime's service means your precise location is continuously collected and may be shared with third-party service providers. This data can create a detailed record of your movements over time.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 1 platforms. See the full comparison.

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