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Precise Geolocation Data Collection

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ConductAtlas Analysis

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.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 8, 2026
First Seen
May 8, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 967 other provisions on other platforms.

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

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Paramount+ Medium

"By clicking 'Next', you are indicating that you have read and agree to the TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY POLICY"

OpenAI Medium

We automatically collect certain information from your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Service, we collect information about the individual web pages or products th...

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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 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005824
Document ID
CA-D-00260
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d7515e630a65aad58c9148a9c23310bdb5ac55c05508e24d7e9bb18074d57946
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 02:11 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Target
Document: Target Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-005824
Captured: 2026-05-21 02:11:48 UTC
SHA-256: d7515e630a65aad5…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/target/target-privacy-policy/precise-geolocation-data-collection/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
Categories

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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 11 platforms. See the full comparison.

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