Target · Target Privacy Policy

Collection of Sensitive Personal Data (Including Biometric Data)

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What it is

Target may collect sensitive categories of personal information, including biometric data (such as facial geometry in certain states), precise geolocation, and financial information, depending on how you interact with their services.

Why it matters

Biometric and sensitive data carries heightened privacy risks because it is difficult or impossible to change if compromised, and its collection may be subject to strict state laws like Illinois' BIPA.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

Collection of biometric identifiers triggers obligations under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), Texas CUBI, and Washington's My Health MY Data Act. CPRA also requires a higher standard of care for sensitive personal information. Legal teams should audit specific biometric data collection practices and consent mechanisms.

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Consumer impact

Target collects extensive personal data — including purchase history, location, browsing behavior, and inferences about your preferences — and shares it with advertising partners and third parties for targeted marketing purposes. This means your shopping habits may be used to build a detailed profile of you that is shared beyond Target itself. You can opt out of the sale and sharing of your personal information by visiting Target's privacy preferences page at https://www.target.com/c/target-privacy-policy/-/N-4sr7p or by using the 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link on Target's website.

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
    Visit Target's privacy policy page and submit a data deletion request to request removal of sensitive personal data including biometric information.

Applicable agencies

  • State AG
    State attorneys general in Illinois, Texas, and Washington enforce biometric privacy laws that may apply to Target's data collection practices.
    File a complaint →
  • FTC
    The FTC has enforcement authority over unfair or deceptive practices involving the collection of sensitive consumer data.
    File a complaint →

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Document information
Document
Target Privacy Policy
Entity
Target
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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March 24, 2026
Last verified
March 24, 2026
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CA-P-00260001
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CA-D-00260
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Entity: Target | Document: Target Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-00260001
Captured: 2026-03-24 07:14:57 UTC | SHA-256: f370f2b7bfe1531a…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/target/target-privacy-policy/collection-of-sensitive-personal-data-including-biometric-data/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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