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Geolocation Data Collection

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What it is

Paramount+ may collect your precise physical location through your phone's GPS or Wi-Fi and use it for targeted advertising and content delivery.

This analysis describes what Paramount+'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)

The provision establishes the operational basis for location-based service delivery and personalization. Location data collection enables the service to target content and advertising based on user geography.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 28, 2026
First Seen
Apr 28, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4187 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Paramount+ may track your precise physical location via GPS or Wi-Fi and use this data for advertising targeting, meaning the company knows not just what you watch but where you are when you watch it, enabling highly granular behavioral profiling.

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.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Revoke location permissions for the Paramount+ app in your device's app settings, and separately opt out of sensitive personal information use in your Paramount+ account privacy settings.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may collect information about your precise or approximate location, including through your device's GPS, Wi-Fi signals, or IP address, to provide location-based services and to deliver content, advertising, and other information relevant to your location.

Excerpt from Paramount+'s Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Precise geolocation is 'sensitive personal information' under CPRA (Cal.

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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
    File a complaint →
  • 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

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
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
Paramount+ Privacy Policy
Entity
Paramount+
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 24, 2026
Last verified
April 28, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003812
Document ID
CA-D-00385
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
0e05b60d2e7b42d37468ca5bae3c742173d47477fc8dbe5f9384f824a7ceacca
Analysis generated
March 24, 2026 07:47 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Paramount+
Document: Paramount+ Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-003812
Captured: 2026-03-24 07:47:57 UTC
SHA-256: 0e05b60d2e7b42d3…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/paramount/paramount-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-003812/geolocation-data-collection/
Accessed: Aug. 25, 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 Paramount+'s Geolocation Data Collection clause do?

The provision establishes the operational basis for location-based service delivery and personalization. Location data collection enables the service to target content and advertising based on user geography.

How does this clause affect you?

Paramount+ may track your precise physical location via GPS or Wi-Fi and use this data for advertising targeting, meaning the company knows not just what you watch but where you are when you watch it, enabling highly granular behavioral profiling.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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

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