Provision record
Verizon · Verizon Privacy Policy · View original document ↗

Collection of GPS and Wi-Fi location information

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Based on what you have allowed, we may also collect Wi-Fi, Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) and other location information, for example, through Verizon apps you use

Excerpt from Verizon's 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
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-051652
Document ID
CA-D-00586
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
5bfd725883e77a2150c1b660a350e86fe272001c6f565796eae3cdddb6901404
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 09:14 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Verizon
Document: Verizon Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-051652
Captured: 2026-07-09 09:14:38 UTC
SHA-256: 5bfd725883e77a21…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/verizon/verizon-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-051652/collection-of-gps-and-wi-fi-location-information/
Accessed: Aug. 6, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Verizon's Collection of GPS and Wi-Fi location information clause do?

The clause states: “Based on what you have allowed, we may also collect Wi-Fi, Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) and other location information, for example, through Verizon apps you use”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 296 platforms. See the full comparison.

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