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Geolocation Data Collection

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What it is

Redfin collects your precise physical location from your device if you give permission, and also estimates your location from your IP address even without explicit permission.

This analysis describes what Redfin'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)

Geolocation data can reveal sensitive information about where you live, work, and spend time, and Redfin uses it both to personalize the service and for broader advertising and targeting purposes.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision means Redfin may track your physical location in real time when you use its mobile app or website, and uses that data for both service features and targeted advertising, including on third-party platforms.

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
    Send a deletion request to privacy@redfin.com specifying that you wish to delete geolocation data associated with your account. You may also adjust location permissions for the Redfin app in your device settings to prevent future collection.

How other platforms handle this

Square Medium

to request that your data be transferred to a third party (data portability)

Google Cloud Medium

Your organization may allow you to access and export your data in order to back it up or transfer it to a service outside of Google.

Roblox Medium

To stop us collecting your location information, you can update your device settings, stop using the Service, or uninstall our mobile apps.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If permitted by the settings on your device and/or with your consent, we will also collect your geo-location information. We use this to provide you with location-specific information, such as homes for sale near your current location as determined by your geolocation, and information about listing your home for sale based on your geolocation. We may also approximate your location based on your IP address, to customize your experience on our Sites.

Excerpt from Redfin's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Precise geolocation collection engages CCPA/CPRA, which classifies precise geolocation as sensitive personal information requiring specific disclosure and opt-out rights under the CPRA.

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
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
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
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Redfin Privacy Policy
Entity
Redfin
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001251
Document ID
CA-D-00234
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
8a21453d8c517ea87ed64ea6c1d272eedaa3c8d0eed6f477d9441e27eeaa5e4c
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 10:13 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Redfin
Document: Redfin Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-001251
Captured: 2026-05-08 10:13:46 UTC
SHA-256: 8a21453d8c517ea8…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/redfin/redfin-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-001251/geolocation-data-collection/
Accessed: Aug. 24, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Redfin's Geolocation Data Collection clause do?

Geolocation data can reveal sensitive information about where you live, work, and spend time, and Redfin uses it both to personalize the service and for broader advertising and targeting purposes.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision means Redfin may track your physical location in real time when you use its mobile app or website, and uses that data for both service features and targeted advertising, including on third-party platforms.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Redfin?

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