Target · Target Privacy Policy

Location Data Collection

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What it is

Target collects precise geolocation data from your mobile device when you use their app, subject to your device permissions settings.

Why it matters

Precise location data is a sensitive category of information under several state privacy laws and can reveal sensitive aspects of your life, including where you live, work, and visit.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

Collection of precise geolocation is classified as sensitive personal information under CPRA and several other state privacy laws, triggering heightened notice, consent, and opt-out obligations. Compliance teams should confirm that Target's geolocation consent mechanisms meet the 'opt-in' standard required for sensitive data under CPRA and comparable state laws.

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Consumer impact

Target collects extensive personal data β€” including purchase history, location, browsing behavior, and inferences about your preferences β€” 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.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Go to your device's Settings, find the Target app under Privacy or Location Services, and set location access to 'Never' or 'While Using' to limit collection of your precise location.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC enforces against deceptive or unfair practices in the collection and use of precise geolocation data from mobile devices.
    File a complaint →
  • State AG
    State AGs enforce CPRA and analogous laws that classify precise geolocation as sensitive personal information requiring heightened protections.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Target Privacy Policy
Entity
Target
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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First tracked
March 24, 2026
Last verified
March 24, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00260007
Document ID
CA-D-00260
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How to Cite
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Entity: Target | Document: Target Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-00260007
Captured: 2026-03-24 07:14:57 UTC | SHA-256: f370f2b7bfe1531a…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/target/target-privacy-policy/location-data-collection/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
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