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Precise Geolocation Collection with Permission

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Key Facts

May Zillow collect precise geolocation data from a user's device?
Zillow may collect precise geolocation data from a user's device if the user permits this via device settings and chooses to share it.
When may Zillow collect precise geolocation data from a user's device?
Zillow may collect precise geolocation data from a user's device if the user permits this via device settings and chooses to share it.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Precise geolocation such as GPS coordinates is significantly more sensitive than general location data and is only collected subject to dual conditions: device-level permission and user choice to share.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4186 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Zillow will only collect precise geolocation data from a user's device if that user has both enabled collection via device settings and actively chosen to share the information.

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We may also collect more precise geolocation (e.g., GPS latitude and longitude) of your device, if you permit us to collect this information via your device settings when you choose to share it with us

Excerpt from Zillow's Privacy Notice

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Zillow Privacy Notice
Entity
Zillow
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-043575
Document ID
CA-D-00425
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
7a85d45391ca5c25d495e4c7c8b16f8c9871c0dd96827c29eb8c5c07ec4608bc
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 06:40 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Zillow
Document: Zillow Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-043575
Captured: 2026-07-09 06:40:17 UTC
SHA-256: 7a85d45391ca5c25…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/zillow/zillow-privacy-notice/provision/CA-P-043575/precise-geolocation-collection-with-permission/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Zillow's Precise Geolocation Collection with Permission clause do?

Precise geolocation such as GPS coordinates is significantly more sensitive than general location data and is only collected subject to dual conditions: device-level permission and user choice to share.

How does this clause affect you?

Zillow will only collect precise geolocation data from a user's device if that user has both enabled collection via device settings and actively chosen to share the information.

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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