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Precise Geolocation Data Collection

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes the operational scope of location data collection and specifies the business functions that geolocation data supports—including targeted marketing and service personalization. This defines what location data practices the privacy policy permits.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who enable location services on Target's mobile app authorize the collection and use of their precise location for store information, offers, analytics, and advertising. The terms apply as written upon continued use of the app with location services enabled.

How other platforms handle this

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 ...

PayPal Medium

Geolocation data: Such as Global Positioning System ("GPS"), which we may collect with your consent if you have an account for financial Services, and IP-based geolocation data during your user experience or based on your mobile application settings. [...] If you agree to let us track your precise g...

DoorDash Medium

We collect precise location data from your mobile device when you use our platform, including when the app is running in the foreground or background, to facilitate delivery services, improve our platform, and for other purposes described in this Privacy Policy. We treat precise geolocation as sensi...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may collect your precise geolocation (i.e., your exact location) when you use our mobile app and have enabled location services on your device. We use this information to provide you with store-specific information, offers, and services, as well as for analytics and advertising purposes.

— Excerpt from Target's Target Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
TCPA
United States Federal
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Target Privacy Policy
Entity
Target
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005824
Document ID
CA-D-00260
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
2ada96ab96828e67aca9fbda0574b799477f7b5740302a307f04ec582983a272
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 13:05 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Target
Document: Target Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-005824
Captured: 2026-05-10 13:05:34 UTC
SHA-256: 2ada96ab96828e67…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/target/target-privacy-policy/precise-geolocation-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 Target's Precise Geolocation Data Collection clause do?

The clause establishes the operational scope of location data collection and specifies the business functions that geolocation data supports—including targeted marketing and service personalization. This defines what location data practices the privacy policy permits.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who enable location services on Target's mobile app authorize the collection and use of their precise location for store information, offers, analytics, and advertising. The terms apply as written upon continued use of the app with location services enabled.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 10 platforms. See the full comparison.

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