The policy discloses that Samsung collects precise geolocation data derived from GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth through Samsung devices, apps, and services.
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Precise geolocation is classified as sensitive personal information under CCPA/CPRA and several other state privacy laws, triggering opt-in consent requirements in some jurisdictions and opt-out rights in others. The collection through multiple hardware technologies across Samsung's device ecosystem creates broad locational data coverage.
The updated policy expands Samsung's data collection authority to include device registration, verification for repairs, and configuration of device settings. The terms now explicitly state that Samsung may collect card and transaction information if you apply for a Samsung-branded payment card. Samsung clarified that it will only send personalized marketing when you have provided consent, where required by law. The policy removed its previous statement that defective devices are wiped of personal information before analysis; the updated terms now state Samsung will analyze returned defective devices without that explicit pre-analysis data deletion commitment. For US residents, the policy now discloses rights to opt out of sale of personal information, sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising, targeted advertising processing, sensitive data collection or processing, and to request lists of third parties receiving your information.
View change record →This provision establishes that Samsung collects precise location data through GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth across Samsung devices and apps. California residents and residents of states with applicable privacy laws may have rights to limit or opt out of precise geolocation collection.
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"Location Information: Precise and approximate location information derived from GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other technologies, including location information you provide directly or that is collected through Samsung devices, apps, and services.Excerpt from Samsung's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: CCPA/CPRA classifies precise geolocation as sensitive personal information requiring disclosure and, for CPRA purposes, a right to limit use.
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Precise geolocation is classified as sensitive personal information under CCPA/CPRA and several other state privacy laws, triggering opt-in consent requirements in some jurisdictions and opt-out rights in others. The collection through multiple hardware technologies across Samsung's device ecosystem creates broad locational data coverage.
This provision establishes that Samsung collects precise location data through GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth across Samsung devices and apps. California residents and residents of states with applicable privacy laws may have rights to limit or opt out of precise geolocation collection.
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