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Location Data Collection and Use

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This analysis describes what Verizon'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes Verizon's operational authority to derive and process location data across multiple collection methods as part of service delivery and business operations. This authorization enables both functional service features and commercial advertising practices contingent on user consent for the latter.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users' location information is collected automatically through service use and processed for specified operational and commercial purposes. Targeted advertising based on location data requires affirmative permission, while other uses (service delivery, fraud prevention, legal compliance) proceed as authorized by the policy terms.

How other platforms handle this

Airbnb Medium

We collect information about your precise or approximate location as determined through data such as your IP address, GPS, and other inputs from your device, with your permission where required. We may use this information to provide, personalize, and improve our services, and for safety purposes.

Anthropic Medium

Device and Connection Information. Consistent with your device or browser permissions, your device or browser automatically sends us information about when and how you install, access, or use our Services. This includes information such as your device type, operating system information, browser info...

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 ...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Location information: Location information is derived from your use of Verizon services, including GPS location, network location, and location derived from your IP address or physical address. We use location information to: provide services (for example, to connect you to the nearest cell tower or to provide navigation services), prevent fraud and protect network security, comply with legal requirements, and, with your permission, provide targeted advertising.

— Excerpt from Verizon's Verizon Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
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
Verizon Privacy Policy
Entity
Verizon
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007055
Document ID
CA-D-00586
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
683da53cde17de16b7f9f005fbea526c0a1733e27c749281bbb2a6197a5a54e6
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 16:23 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Verizon
Document: Verizon Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-007055
Captured: 2026-05-08 16:23:02 UTC
SHA-256: 683da53cde17de16…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/verizon/verizon-privacy-policy/location-data-collection-and-use/
Accessed: May 20, 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 Verizon's Location Data Collection and Use clause do?

The clause establishes Verizon's operational authority to derive and process location data across multiple collection methods as part of service delivery and business operations. This authorization enables both functional service features and commercial advertising practices contingent on user consent for the latter.

How does this clause affect you?

Users' location information is collected automatically through service use and processed for specified operational and commercial purposes. Targeted advertising based on location data requires affirmative permission, while other uses (service delivery, fraud prevention, legal compliance) proceed as authorized by the policy terms.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 6 platforms. See the full comparison.

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No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Verizon.