Privacy Concerns and Violations

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Are Target's shopping baskets tracking you? Here's what shoppers should know

Small Bluetooth devices attached to some Target baskets are raising privacy concerns

Nov. 3, 2026 By Kyle James

Some Target baskets have tracking technology: Small Bluetooth devices can help determine where baskets are located inside stores.

The technology isn't new: Target has used Bluetooth-based location technology since at least 2015 to help shoppers navigate stores and find deals.

You can limit personal tracking: Turning off location permissions for the Target app can prevent the retailer from linking your phone's location to its in-store services.

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