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Data Collection and Sharing

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What it is

Lyft collects a wide range of personal data about you — including location, payment information, and usage data — and may share it with third parties including partners and service providers.

This analysis describes what Lyft'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)

This provision establishes data flows between two entities (Google and Lyft) during service operation, with location data available to both parties for service improvement and operations purposes. The clause allocates responsibility for data practices to Google's terms, creating a multi-entity data governance structure rather than solely Lyft-controlled practices.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 17, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

removed Jul 2, 2026

Removal of transparency provision regarding data collection and sharing practices, potentially moving such disclosures to separate privacy policies.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Lyft gathers detailed information about your movements, spending, and behaviour that may be shared with advertisers, analytics providers, and partners. You can review and adjust data sharing preferences in the Lyft app's privacy settings.

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
    To request deletion of your personal data, visit the Privacy section of the Lyft app or go to help.lyft.com and submit a data deletion request. California residents can also request access to or opt out of sale of their personal information under CCPA.

How other platforms handle this

Skillshare Medium

Protect us, our business, our users, and others, for example to enforce our terms of service, prevent spam or other unwanted communications, and investigate or protect against fraud

Squarespace Medium

we may use, retain or share information with law enforcement or others in circumstances where a person's vital interests require protection, such as in the case of emergencies.

Tinder Medium

we may share data between our affiliates for the safety and security of our users and may take necessary actions if we believe you have violated these Terms, including banning you from our Services and/or our affiliates' services...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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As a Driver, you may be able to use "Lyft Nav built by Google" while providing Rideshare Services on the Lyft Platform. Riders and Drivers may also use Google Maps while using the Lyft Platform. In either case, you agree that Google may collect your location data when the Lyft Platform is running in order to provide and improve Google's services, that such data may also be shared with Lyft in order to improve its operations, and that Google's terms and privacy policy will apply to this usage.

Excerpt from Lyft's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

Data collection and sharing practices engage CCPA obligations for California residents, including rights to access, delete, and opt out of data sale.

Insight

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Enforcement risk, jurisdiction flags, contract triggers, and due diligence action items.

Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Lyft Terms of Service
Entity
Lyft
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000840
Document ID
CA-D-00137
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
f85afab58760154598fc7ccd0dc8af04d6ff062fa145e395a67f351e3d4b1a50
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 04:00 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Lyft
Document: Lyft Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-000840
Captured: 2026-03-20 04:00:30 UTC
SHA-256: f85afab587601545…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/lyft/lyft-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-000840/data-collection-and-sharing/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 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 Lyft's Data Collection and Sharing clause do?

This provision establishes data flows between two entities (Google and Lyft) during service operation, with location data available to both parties for service improvement and operations purposes. The clause allocates responsibility for data practices to Google's terms, creating a multi-entity data governance structure rather than solely Lyft-controlled practices.

How does this clause affect you?

Lyft gathers detailed information about your movements, spending, and behaviour that may be shared with advertisers, analytics providers, and partners. You can review and adjust data sharing preferences in the Lyft app's privacy settings.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Lyft?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Lyft.