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Device Sensor Data Collection

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision establishes the operational basis for accessing device accelerometer and gyroscope sensors, enabling features that may depend on physical device orientation or movement inputs. This defines the scope of sensor data collection within Spotify's broader data collection framework.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
6
Months Monitored
Apr 9, 2026
First Seen
Apr 28, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4187 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, Spotify obtains permission to access device sensor capabilities when providing motion or orientation-dependent features. Users who utilize such features operate under the understanding that corresponding sensor data will be collected and processed.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Motion-generated or orientation-generated device sensor data if needed to provide features of the Spotify Service that require this data. This is data which your device collects about the way you move or hold your device.

Excerpt from Spotify's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Spotify Privacy Policy
Entity
Spotify
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 28, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002613
Document ID
CA-D-00036
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
62bfd0910e1d9815b6915626d36d1058b28aa407638be86ce562523eaf99f811
Analysis generated
April 28, 2026 08:47 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Spotify
Document: Spotify Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-002613
Captured: 2026-04-28 08:47:36 UTC
SHA-256: 62bfd0910e1d9815…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/spotify/spotify-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-002613/device-sensor-data-collection/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Spotify's Device Sensor Data Collection clause do?

The provision establishes the operational basis for accessing device accelerometer and gyroscope sensors, enabling features that may depend on physical device orientation or movement inputs. This defines the scope of sensor data collection within Spotify's broader data collection framework.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, Spotify obtains permission to access device sensor capabilities when providing motion or orientation-dependent features. Users who utilize such features operate under the understanding that corresponding sensor data will be collected and processed.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 295 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Spotify?

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