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Precise Geolocation Data Collection

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What it is

Target collects your precise location data through its app and website, which can pinpoint where you are to within a few meters.

Why it matters

Precise geolocation is considered sensitive personal information under several state privacy laws, meaning it carries heightened protections and consumers have stronger rights over its collection and use.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

Precise geolocation data is classified as sensitive personal information under CCPA/CPRA and several other state privacy laws (Virginia VCDPA, Colorado CPA), requiring opt-in consent in some jurisdictions and mandatory inclusion in sensitive data disclosures; compliance teams should verify consent mechanisms and data retention policies for this category.

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Consumer impact

Target collects a wide range of personal data including your precise location, purchase history, browsing behavior, and inferences about your preferences, which it uses for targeted advertising and shares with third-party partners. This means your shopping behavior may be used to build a detailed profile that influences the ads you see across the internet. You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information by visiting Target's privacy preference center at https://www.target.com/c/target-privacy-policy/-/N-4sr7p.

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
    Go to your device's Settings, find the Target app under app permissions, and set location access to 'Never' or 'While Using' to limit geolocation collection. You can also submit a data deletion request at Target's privacy request portal.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over deceptive location data collection practices and has taken enforcement action against companies that collect or share location data without adequate disclosure.
    File a complaint →
  • State AG
    State AGs enforce sensitive data protections under state privacy laws including CCPA/CPRA which specifically classifies precise geolocation as sensitive personal information.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Target Privacy Policy
Entity
Target
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00260001
Document ID
CA-D-00260
Evidence Provenance
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Target | Document: Target Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-00260001
Captured: 2026-03-20 11:26:23 UTC | SHA-256: bdcbe25435345ddd…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/target/target-privacy-policy/precise-geolocation-data-collection/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
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