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Location Data Collection

High severity Uncommon · 18 of 325 platforms
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision establishes the operational basis for location data collection, specifying the technical methods available and conditioning collection on explicit user authorization. This defines the scope of location-based data processing the service may perform.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who grant permission enable the service to collect location data across three technical channels. Users who do not grant permission restrict location collection to IP address-derived data only, as permission gates GPS and sensor-based collection.

How other platforms handle this

Airbnb Medium

We collect information about your precise or approximate location as determined through data such as your IP address, GPS, and other inputs from your device, with your permission where required. We may use this information to provide, personalize, and improve our services, and for safety purposes.

Anthropic Medium

Device and Connection Information. Consistent with your device or browser permissions, your device or browser automatically sends us information about when and how you install, access, or use our Services. This includes information such as your device type, operating system information, browser info...

Uber Medium

Uber collects precise or approximate location data from riders' and order recipients' mobile devices when the Uber app is running in the foreground (app open and on-screen) or background (app open but not on-screen) of their device. Uber collects this data from the time a ride or order is requested ...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may collect information about your location when you use our services, including your precise or approximate location based on your IP address, GPS data, or other device sensors, where you have granted permission.

— Excerpt from Perplexity AI's Perplexity AI Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
California AB 2013 AI Training Data Transparency
US-CA
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
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Perplexity AI Privacy Policy
Entity
Perplexity AI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005016
Document ID
CA-D-00096
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
b8f89229e0758b228924f310fe04628ff221f9781d50bbe6992d32bb201ff877
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 15:10 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Perplexity AI
Document: Perplexity AI Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-005016
Captured: 2026-05-07 15:10:31 UTC
SHA-256: b8f89229e0758b22…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/perplexity-ai/perplexity-ai-privacy-policy/location-data-collection/
Accessed: May 20, 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 Perplexity AI's Location Data Collection clause do?

The provision establishes the operational basis for location data collection, specifying the technical methods available and conditioning collection on explicit user authorization. This defines the scope of location-based data processing the service may perform.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who grant permission enable the service to collect location data across three technical channels. Users who do not grant permission restrict location collection to IP address-derived data only, as permission gates GPS and sensor-based collection.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 18 platforms. See the full comparison.

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