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Location Data Collection

High severity Uncommon · 18 of 325 platforms
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision conditions access to specific Services on consent to location data collection, making geolocation information a functional requirement rather than an optional feature. This establishes the operational dependency between location access and service availability.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who decline location data collection will find certain Services unable to function properly. The terms authorize Square to condition service functionality on the collection of precise geolocation information from the user's device.

How other platforms handle this

Airbnb Medium

We collect information about your precise or approximate location as determined through data such as your IP address, GPS, and other inputs from your device, with your permission where required. We may use this information to provide, personalize, and improve our services, and for safety purposes.

Anthropic Medium

Device and Connection Information. Consistent with your device or browser permissions, your device or browser automatically sends us information about when and how you install, access, or use our Services. This includes information such as your device type, operating system information, browser info...

Uber Medium

Uber collects precise or approximate location data from riders' and order recipients' mobile devices when the Uber app is running in the foreground (app open and on-screen) or background (app open but not on-screen) of their device. Uber collects this data from the time a ride or order is requested ...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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In order to provide certain Services, we may request access to location information, including precise geolocation information collected from your device. If you do not consent to the collection of this information, certain Services will not function properly and you will not be able to use those Services. You can stop our collection of location information at any time by changing the preferences on your mobile device.

— Excerpt from Square's Square Privacy Notice

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
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Square Privacy Notice
Entity
Square
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001738
Document ID
CA-D-00363
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
0289c6d8cb5faae7f0a22b62297d5eb529db7cfcc001f60a8fa38563c167ffc3
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 06:14 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Square
Document: Square Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-001738
Captured: 2026-05-11 06:14:10 UTC
SHA-256: 0289c6d8cb5faae7…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/square/square-privacy-notice/location-data-collection/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Square's Location Data Collection clause do?

The provision conditions access to specific Services on consent to location data collection, making geolocation information a functional requirement rather than an optional feature. This establishes the operational dependency between location access and service availability.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who decline location data collection will find certain Services unable to function properly. The terms authorize Square to condition service functionality on the collection of precise geolocation information from the user's device.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 18 platforms. See the full comparison.

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