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Geolocation Data Collection

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What it is

SimpliSafe may collect your precise or approximate location data through their mobile app or device sensors to support features like automatic arming and disarming based on your proximity to your home.

This analysis describes what SimpliSafe'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 reveals your daily movements and home/away patterns, which combined with alarm system activity data creates a detailed behavioral profile tied to your physical residence.

Interpretive note: The specific geolocation data collection provisions were not available in the rendered document source; this analysis is based on the known features of SimpliSafe's mobile application and standard disclosure practices in this product category.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 10, 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)

SimpliSafe's collection of location data means the company may be able to track when you leave and return home over time; this data may be retained and shared with service providers, and under some state laws may qualify as sensitive personal information with heightened protection.

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
    To request deletion of geolocation data SimpliSafe has collected, contact privacy@simplisafe.com and specify that you are requesting deletion of location data associated with your account. You can also disable location permissions for the SimpliSafe app in your mobile device settings to stop 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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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Precise geolocation data is classified as sensitive personal information under the CPRA, triggering additional notice, use limitation, and opt-in requirements in California.

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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
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
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

Provision details

Document information
Document
SimpliSafe Privacy Policy
Entity
SimpliSafe
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007925
Document ID
CA-D-00748
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d978ae843b9fe470f86beea0b6427d347eee153ad3c120c8c6bbccd3ccbdabf9
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 15:18 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: SimpliSafe
Document: SimpliSafe Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-007925
Captured: 2026-05-07 15:18:01 UTC
SHA-256: d978ae843b9fe470…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/simplisafe/simplisafe-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-007925/geolocation-data-collection/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does SimpliSafe's Geolocation Data Collection clause do?

Geolocation data reveals your daily movements and home/away patterns, which combined with alarm system activity data creates a detailed behavioral profile tied to your physical residence.

How does this clause affect you?

SimpliSafe's collection of location data means the company may be able to track when you leave and return home over time; this data may be retained and shared with service providers, and under some state laws may qualify as sensitive personal information with heightened protection.

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 SimpliSafe?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by SimpliSafe.