Verizon · Verizon Privacy Policy

Precise Location Data Collection and Use

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What it is

Verizon collects your precise GPS location and network-based location data and uses it not just to provide services but also to show you targeted advertising.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Verizon tracks where you physically are using GPS and cell tower data and uses that location history for advertising purposes, which can reveal sensitive details about your daily life and movements.

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.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Log in to My Verizon and navigate to Privacy Settings to opt out of location-based advertising. California residents can also submit a Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information request through Verizon's privacy portal.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

Precise location data is among the most sensitive categories of personal information, capable of revealing home address, medical visits, religious affiliation, and political activity — its use for advertising creates significant consumer risk.

View original clause language
We collect information about your location when you use Verizon services. Location information may include precise GPS coordinates if you use location-enabled services or apps, as well as location derived from your device's connection to our network, such as the cell tower you are connected to. We may use location information to provide services, for network management, and to serve relevant advertising.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Precise geolocation data is a 'sensitive personal information' category under CPRA (Cal. Civ. Code §1798.121), requiring a separate opt-out right. The FCC's 2020 enforcement actions against all four major carriers (AT&T $91.6M, Verizon $48M, T-Mobile $91.6M, Sprint $12M proposed fines) for selling precise location data to third parties without consent establish clear precedent. Additionally, state laws including Illinois BIPA, Washington My Health MY Data Act, and Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act may be implicated where location data is combined with biometric identifiers. 2)

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has jurisdiction over deceptive and unfair location data practices and has issued enforcement guidance on precise geolocation data as a sensitive data category.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Verizon Privacy Policy
Entity
Verizon
Document last updated
April 29, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 28, 2026
Last verified
April 28, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003771
Document ID
CA-D-00338
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Verizon | Document: Verizon Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-003771
Captured: 2026-04-28 05:59:09 UTC | SHA-256: 5bf7b9af40b98423…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/verizon/verizon-privacy-policy/precise-location-data-collection-and-use/
Accessed: May 2, 2026
Classification
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