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Precise Geolocation Tracking

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes the operational scope of geolocation data collection and establishes three distinct use categories: service delivery, product improvement, and advertising. The provision conditions certain service features on the availability of this location data.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who enable location services permit Zillow to collect and process real-time GPS coordinates for the stated purposes. The terms establish that disabling location tracking through device settings is available but may result in limited functionality of certain service features.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We collect precise geolocation data when you enable location services on your mobile device or browser. This includes your real-time GPS coordinates when you use our mobile applications to search for properties near your current location. We use this information to provide location-based services, improve our products, and deliver targeted advertising based on your location. You can disable location tracking through your device settings, but doing so may limit certain features of our Services.

— Excerpt from Zillow's Zillow 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
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004779
Document ID
CA-D-00425
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
3bb945b484f1e88b9de84f244fe6d6072f12e4d91ea49543df48e1d9f2157852
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 21:42 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Zillow
Document: Zillow Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-004779
Captured: 2026-05-20 21:42:54 UTC
SHA-256: 3bb945b484f1e88b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/zillow/zillow-privacy-notice/precise-geolocation-tracking/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Zillow's Precise Geolocation Tracking clause do?

The clause establishes the operational scope of geolocation data collection and establishes three distinct use categories: service delivery, product improvement, and advertising. The provision conditions certain service features on the availability of this location data.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who enable location services permit Zillow to collect and process real-time GPS coordinates for the stated purposes. The terms establish that disabling location tracking through device settings is available but may result in limited functionality of certain service features.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 3 platforms. See the full comparison.

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