Uber · Uber Privacy Notice

Continuous Background Location Tracking

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What it is

Uber collects precise or approximate location data from drivers' and delivery people's 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.

Why it matters

This means Uber knows where you are at all times during your working hours — not just when you have a passenger — which creates a comprehensive record of your movements and could be used to make decisions about your account.

Consumer impact

Uber collects extensive personal data from drivers and delivery people, including real-time location data continuously while the app is active, telematics data measuring driving behavior, government-issued ID and background check information, and potentially audio and video recordings from in-cabin devices. This data is shared with insurance companies, background check providers, law enforcement on request, and third-party business partners, and can influence a driver's ability to remain on the platform. You can access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data by submitting a request through Uber's privacy portal at privacy.uber.com.

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.
  • Export Your Data
    Visit privacy.uber.com, log in with your Uber account, and submit a data access request to receive a copy of the location data Uber holds about you.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has enforcement authority over unfair or deceptive location tracking practices under FTC Act Section 5 and is actively pursuing commercial surveillance rulemaking covering persistent location data.
    File a complaint →
  • State AG
    California's CPPA and state attorneys general in states with geolocation privacy laws (California, Virginia, Colorado) have enforcement authority over sensitive precise geolocation data practices.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Uber Privacy Notice
Entity
Uber
Document last updated
March 14, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 3, 2026
Last verified
April 4, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000759
Document ID
CA-D-00110
Evidence Provenance
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Uber | Document: Uber Privacy Notice | Record: CA-P-000759
Captured: 2026-04-03 08:51:32 UTC | SHA-256: fe50242082ba2bdc…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/uber/uber-privacy-notice/continuous-background-location-tracking/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
High
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