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Data Collection Scope

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This analysis describes what Venmo's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision defines the informational foundation for service delivery and operational processes, establishing which data types the entity is authorized to collect across direct user input, system interactions, and external sources. This scope determination affects downstream data handling, retention, and sharing practices governed by other policy sections.

Interpretive note: The document was partially truncated; specific consent mechanisms for geolocation and contact list collection could not be fully verified from the available text.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operating under this service agree that data collection will encompass personally identifying information, financial details, device and location signals, and contact lists where access is granted. The terms apply the stated collection scope upon continued use of the service without requiring affirmative re-consent for each data category.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We collect information you provide to us, information we collect automatically when you use our services, and information we receive from third parties. This includes identifiers such as name, email address, phone number, and government-issued ID; financial information including bank account and payment card details; transaction data; device identifiers; IP addresses; geolocation data; and information about your contacts if you grant access.

— Excerpt from Venmo's Venmo Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GLBA
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
Venmo Privacy Policy
Entity
Venmo
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009254
Document ID
CA-D-00112
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
979f86236ba2b53263a271e1bb31a0a588f53685f6beddafe32eb3498c4e4bb1
Analysis generated
April 18, 2026 09:42 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Venmo
Document: Venmo Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-009254
Captured: 2026-04-18 09:42:16 UTC
SHA-256: 979f86236ba2b532…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/venmo/venmo-privacy-policy/data-collection-scope/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Venmo's Data Collection Scope clause do?

The provision defines the informational foundation for service delivery and operational processes, establishing which data types the entity is authorized to collect across direct user input, system interactions, and external sources. This scope determination affects downstream data handling, retention, and sharing practices governed by other policy sections.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operating under this service agree that data collection will encompass personally identifying information, financial details, device and location signals, and contact lists where access is granted. The terms apply the stated collection scope upon continued use of the service without requiring affirmative re-consent for each data category.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 18 platforms. See the full comparison.

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