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Collection of Geolocation and Device Data

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What it is

Robinhood collects your device location, browsing history, search history, IP address, and unique device identifiers, including cookie data, in connection with your use of its services.

This analysis describes what Robinhood'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)

Collection of precise or approximate device location alongside browsing and search history enables behavioral profiling; under CPRA, geolocation data and certain device data may qualify as sensitive personal information subject to use limitation rights.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Mar 6, 2026

The updated privacy policy reorganizes how Robinhood discloses its handling of financial information, now grouping GLBA-regulated disclosures by individual service entity with updated reference links…

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The policy states Robinhood collects device location, browsing history, search history, and device identifiers including cookies and IP addresses, which may be used for analytics, advertising, and fraud detection purposes.

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
    Access your Robinhood account settings and navigate to privacy preferences to exercise the right to limit use of sensitive personal information including geolocation data, if available.

How other platforms handle this

GOAT Medium

We may collect information about your location, including precise geolocation information, when you use our Services. We use this information to provide location-based services, such as showing you products available in your area, and for other purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Walmart Medium

We collect precise geolocation data when you use our mobile application or enable location services on your device. We use this information to provide location-based services, improve our services, and for marketing purposes.

Hulu Medium

We may collect the precise geographic location of your device when you use our services. We collect this information with your consent where required by law. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your device settings to disable location sharing.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Geolocation data, such as device location. Internet or other electronic network activity information, such as browsing history, search history, and information regarding a consumer's interaction with an internet website, application, or advertisement. Device identifiers, such as IP address, unique device identifiers, and cookie data.

— Excerpt from Robinhood's Robinhood Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Geolocation data qualifies as sensitive personal information under CPRA, triggering the right to limit its use and disclosure. The FTC has brought actions related to deceptive geolocation data practices. Mobile device location data collection also engages state wiretapping and location privacy statutes in some jurisdictions. 2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. CPRA's sensitive personal information use limitation right requires that geolocation data be used only for purposes that are reasonably necessary and proportionate to the stated collection purpose, unless the user has not exercised the limitation right. Compliance teams should confirm that geolocation data is not shared with advertising partners unless users have not exercised limitation rights. 3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: California is the primary jurisdiction for sensitive personal information rights. Illinois, New York, and other states have location privacy statutes that may apply to mobile geolocation collection. 4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Analytics and advertising vendors receiving geolocation or device identifier data should be assessed for compliance with CPRA sensitive personal information restrictions and applicable state location privacy requirements. 5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should confirm that the right to limit use of sensitive personal information including geolocation is implemented in Robinhood's privacy settings, that geolocation data flows are documented and minimized, and that cookie consent mechanisms satisfy applicable state and federal requirements.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over deceptive or unfair geolocation and device data collection practices under the FTC Act.
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GLBA
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
TCPA
United States Federal
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Robinhood Privacy Policy
Entity
Robinhood
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-011029
Document ID
CA-D-00051
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
9efc213c29edcd5de954b7c48b928ff6afe1df8832a8df5c8b4fb03afbed13c3
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 12:35 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Robinhood
Document: Robinhood Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-011029
Captured: 2026-05-10 12:35:17 UTC
SHA-256: 9efc213c29edcd5d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/robinhood/robinhood-privacy-policy/collection-of-geolocation-and-device-data/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Robinhood's Collection of Geolocation and Device Data clause do?

Collection of precise or approximate device location alongside browsing and search history enables behavioral profiling; under CPRA, geolocation data and certain device data may qualify as sensitive personal information subject to use limitation rights.

How does this clause affect you?

The policy states Robinhood collects device location, browsing history, search history, and device identifiers including cookies and IP addresses, which may be used for analytics, advertising, and fraud detection purposes.

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