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Precise Mobile Location Data Collection

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What it is

The policy states that for mobile application users who have granted location permission in device settings, Squarespace collects precise location information as part of Site Usage Information. This permission is dependent on the user's device-level settings.

This analysis describes what Squarespace'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision discloses that precise location data is collected via mobile apps when device settings permit, and that this data is categorized as Site Usage Information, which the policy authorizes for use in advertising, service customization, security, and disclosure to vendors including advertising partners.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, mobile app users who have enabled location permissions at the device level will have their precise location collected and used as part of Site Usage Information, including for advertising and service customization purposes. Users can control this collection by modifying location permissions in their device settings.

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.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    To stop precise location collection, open your device settings, navigate to the Squarespace app permissions, and disable location access. This will prevent the app from collecting precise location data.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Site Usage Information : Technical browsing or other information from your use of the Services or, where you are an End User, from your visits to Customers' sites. This includes IP addresses, preferences, web pages you visited prior to coming to our or our Customers' sites, information about your browser, network or device (such as browser type and version, operating system, internet service provider, preference settings, unique device IDs and language and other regional settings) and information about how you interact with the Services and, if you are an End User, with our Customers' sites (such as timestamps, clicks, scrolling, browsing times, searches, transactions, referral pages, load times, and problems you may encounter, such as loading errors). If you're using one of our mobile applications, Site Usage Information could also include your precise location information if your mobile device settings authorize us to collect this information.

Excerpt from Squarespace's Privacy Policy

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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
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  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
Squarespace Privacy Policy
Entity
Squarespace
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015897
Document ID
CA-D-00569
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
4d0fdac989cde08913388cc69bbdc08553f27ce77e8ac17f5ccbfa0a1c46e86e
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 14:38 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Squarespace
Document: Squarespace Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015897
Captured: 2026-05-08 14:38:54 UTC
SHA-256: 4d0fdac989cde089…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/squarespace/squarespace-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015897/precise-mobile-location-data-collection/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Squarespace's Precise Mobile Location Data Collection clause do?

This provision discloses that precise location data is collected via mobile apps when device settings permit, and that this data is categorized as Site Usage Information, which the policy authorizes for use in advertising, service customization, security, and disclosure to vendors including advertising partners.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, mobile app users who have enabled location permissions at the device level will have their precise location collected and used as part of Site Usage Information, including for advertising and service customization purposes. Users can control this collection by modifying location permissions in their device settings.

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