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Geolocation Data Collection for Targeted Advertising

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes the operational basis for location data processing as a functional component of the service delivery model. Geolocation data collection enables McDonald's to operate location-aware features and to segment its advertising delivery based on geographic parameters.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who utilize McDonald's Services operate under terms that authorize collection and use of their precise GPS coordinates for both service functionality and advertising targeting purposes. The terms do not require affirmative consent per collection instance; location data processing occurs as stated in the policy upon continued use of location-enabled features.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We collect location information about you when you use our Services. This includes your precise location (e.g., GPS latitude and longitude coordinates), which we use to provide you with location-based services such as finding nearby McDonald's restaurants, and to provide you with more relevant advertising and promotions based on your location.

— Excerpt from McDonald's's McDonald'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
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
McDonald's Privacy Policy
Entity
McDonald's
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-006211
Document ID
CA-D-00627
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
88bd88422384384992d46db5a7854db4e88b0dc6dbe1bd287201f50b20d6ff41
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 07:59 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: McDonald's
Document: McDonald's Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-006211
Captured: 2026-05-08 07:59:02 UTC
SHA-256: 88bd884223843849…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/mcdonalds/mcdonalds-privacy-policy/geolocation-data-collection-for-targeted-advertising/
Accessed: July 4, 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 McDonald's's Geolocation Data Collection for Targeted Advertising clause do?

The clause establishes the operational basis for location data processing as a functional component of the service delivery model. Geolocation data collection enables McDonald's to operate location-aware features and to segment its advertising delivery based on geographic parameters.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who utilize McDonald's Services operate under terms that authorize collection and use of their precise GPS coordinates for both service functionality and advertising targeting purposes. The terms do not require affirmative consent per collection instance; location data processing occurs as stated in the policy upon continued use of location-enabled features.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with McDonald's?

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