What can I do about this clause?

{'method': 'IN_APP', 'recipient': 'Robinhood Privacy Choices / in-app data request tool', 'difficulty': 'EASY', 'action_type': 'EXPORT_DATA', 'instructions': 'Submit a data access request through the Robinhood app under Account > Privacy Choices to see what location data has been collected. You can also revoke location permissions in your device settings to stop future collection.', 'deadline_days': None, 'deadline_hours': None}

Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'FTC enforces against unfair or deceptive collection and sharing of precise geolocation data under Section 5 of the FTC Act, including sharing with marketing or data broker partners.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}, {'agency': 'State_AG', 'reason': 'California, Colorado, Virginia, and Connecticut state attorneys general enforce sensitive personal information rules covering precise geolocation under their respective state privacy laws.', 'complaint_url': 'https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Precise Geolocation Data Collection clause as high severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Do other platforms have similar clauses?

Yes. ConductAtlas has identified similar Precise Geolocation Data Collection clauses across approximately 6 other tracked platforms. You can compare how platforms differ on this clause type in the cross-platform comparison view.

Precise Geolocation Data Collection — Robinhood

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What it is

Robinhood collects your precise physical location using GPS, Wi-Fi, or cell tower data when you use the app.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Robinhood may track your precise physical location through your device, which goes beyond what is typically necessary for investment account management and may be used to infer behavioral patterns or for 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.

Export Your Data

Submit a data access request through the Robinhood app under Account > Privacy Choices to see what location data has been collected. You can also revoke location permissions in your device settings to stop future collection.

Cross-platform context

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

Precise geolocation is classified as sensitive personal information under CPRA, and its continuous or granular collection by a financial app creates significant privacy risk beyond what is necessary for core brokerage services.

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Precise geolocation data, such as your location derived from GPS, Wi-Fi, or cell towers.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: CCPA/CPRA (Cal. Civ. Code §1798.121) classifies precise geolocation as sensitive personal information, requiring explicit disclosure, opt-out rights, and use limitation to what is reasonably necessary for the disclosed purpose. FTC Act Section 5 applies to unfair or deceptive location data collection and sharing practices. Location data shared with third parties may also trigger obligations under various state consumer privacy laws (Colorado CPA, Connecticut CTDPA, Virginia VCDPA). (2)

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Applicable agencies

FTC

FTC enforces against unfair or deceptive collection and sharing of precise geolocation data under Section 5 of the FTC Act, including sharing with marketing or data broker partners.
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State AG

California, Colorado, Virginia, and Connecticut state attorneys general enforce sensitive personal information rules covering precise geolocation under their respective state privacy laws.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Robinhood Privacy Policy

Entity

Robinhood

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 28, 2026

Last verified

April 28, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-003947

Document ID

CA-D-00051

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://robinhood.com/us/en/support/articles/privacy-policy/

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SHA-256

9efc213c29edcd5de954b7c48b928ff6afe1df8832a8df5c8b4fb03afbed13c3

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Robinhood | Document: Robinhood Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-003947
Captured: 2026-04-28 09:24:04 UTC | SHA-256: 9efc213c29edcd5d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/robinhood/robinhood-privacy-policy/precise-geolocation-data-collection/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

High

Precise Geolocation Data Collection