Paramount+ · Paramount+ Privacy Policy

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.

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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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

Precise geolocation data is classified as sensitive personal information under CPRA and many other privacy frameworks, requiring heightened consent and opt-out rights — its use for advertising purposes is particularly intrusive and may surprise users who simply signed up to watch television.

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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.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Precise geolocation is 'sensitive personal information' under CPRA (Cal. Civ. Code §1798.121), granting California consumers the right to limit its use and disclosure. GDPR Art. 9 does not directly cover location data, but Art. 5(1)(c) data minimization and Art. 6 lawful basis requirements apply. The FTC Act Section 5 and FTC's 2023 policy statement on commercial surveillance apply. State laws in Illinois, Washington (My Health MY Data Act), and Texas also address sensitive data categories.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has active enforcement jurisdiction over commercial collection and monetization of precise geolocation data under FTC Act Section 5 and its 2022 commercial surveillance policy statement.
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  • State AG
    California AG and CPPA enforce CPRA rights to limit use of sensitive personal information including precise geolocation data collected by streaming platforms.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Paramount+ Privacy Policy
Entity
Paramount+
Document last updated
April 29, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 24, 2026
Last verified
April 28, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003812
Document ID
CA-D-00385
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How to Cite
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Entity: Paramount+ | Document: Paramount+ Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-003812
Captured: 2026-03-24 07:47:57 UTC | SHA-256: 0e05b60d2e7b42d3…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/paramount/paramount-privacy-policy/geolocation-data-collection/
Accessed: May 2, 2026
Classification
Severity
High
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