Add Location to Google Forms™ Responses
Forms Locator
by Maxi Research
A Google Forms™ add-on.
Add location to Google Forms™ responses.
Free of Charge.
Forms Locator is a Google Forms™ add-on that adds location information to Google Forms™ responses.
When Forms Locator is activated, form submitters will see a location link in the confirmation message after submitting a form. They can then click the link to send their current location. The location information is then appended to the Google Forms™ response data.
Since Google Forms™ does not provide a native option to capture a form submitter’s location, Forms Locator uses the response timestamp and a short time window to associate a location with a recent form response.
Key features:
• Simple activation — Simply turn Forms Locator ON from the sidebar to activate the location link in the confirmation message.
• 1-minute link validity — The location link is valid for 1 minute after the response is submitted.
• Optional note — Form submitters can add a note such as an ID or other identifier, which can be helpful in case of closely timed submissions.
Forms Locator is free of charge.
Google Forms™ is a trademark of Google LLC.
Terms of Service — Forms Locator
Last Updated: September 21, 2026
Forms Locator is a Google Forms™ add-on provided by Maxi Research. By using Forms Locator, you agree to these Terms of Service.
1. Using Forms Locator
Forms Locator allows form owners to add location collection to their Google Forms™. When activated, form submitters can use the location link in the confirmation message to submit their current location and an optional note.
To use Forms Locator, the form must be linked to a Google Sheet for its responses. The response Sheet must also be shared with Forms Locator so that location information can be added to the response data.
Forms Locator is provided free of charge.
2. Location matching
Forms Locator uses the form response timestamp to associate a location submission with the corresponding recent response.
The location link is valid for 1 minute after the response is submitted. Because location matching relies on timing, closely timed submissions can affect the association. Form submitters can add an optional note to help identify their submission when needed
3. Location accuracy
Location accuracy depends on the respondent’s device, browser, network, GPS availability, and other factors. Mobile devices can provide more accurate location information than laptops or desktop computers because they can use GPS and other device-based location services.
Forms Locator does not guarantee the accuracy of location information provided.
4. User responsibility
The form owner is responsible for how Forms Locator is used, including informing form submitters about location collection and complying with applicable laws and requirements.
Form submitters choose whether to provide their location and any optional note.
5. Service availability
Forms Locator is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation or that every location submission will be successfully collected or matched.
Maxi Research can modify, suspend, or discontinue Forms Locator or any part of the service.
6. Changes and contact
We can update these Terms of Service from time to time.
For questions about Forms Locator or these Terms, contact:
Maxi Research
[email protected]
Privacy Policy — Forms Locator
Last Updated: September 22, 2026
Forms Locator is a Google Forms™ add-on provided by Maxi Research. This Privacy Policy explains how Forms Locator handles information used to provide its location-collection functionality.
1. Information collected
This is the data that Forms Locator adds to the form responses:
- The form submitter’s location in latitude and longitude.
- The address obtained from the latitude and longitude through reverse geocoding.
- The time the location link is clicked after form submission.
- An optional note entered by the form submitter, such as an ID or other identifier.
2. How information is used
Forms Locator uses this information to add location information to the corresponding form response.
Forms Locator does not track form submitters or their location and does not use location information for advertising or marketing.
3. Location permission and accuracy
Location information is collected only when the form submitter chooses to use the location link and allows location access in their browser.
Location accuracy depends on the form submitter’s device, browser, network, GPS availability, and other factors. Mobile devices can usually provide more accurate location information than laptops or desktop computers because they can use GPS and other device-based location services.
Forms Locator does not guarantee the accuracy of the location information collected.
4. Timestamp matching
Forms Locator uses the form response timestamp to associate the location with the corresponding recent form response.
Because this method relies on timing, closely timed submissions can affect the association. An optional note can help identify the form submitter’s submission when needed.
5. Data sharing and disclosure
Forms Locator does not sell, rent, or use Google user data for advertising or marketing.
Location information collected through Forms Locator is written to the Google Sheets™ response data associated with the form. Forms Locator does not maintain a separate database of this location information.
The information is available through the response Sheet to the form owner and other people who have access to that Sheet according to the form owner’s Google account and sharing settings.
Forms Locator does not disclose Google user data to third parties for their own use.
6. Data protection
Forms Locator uses Google Apps Script with a dedicated Forms Locator Google account to access the response Sheet and provide its functionality. Data is transmitted using Google’s secure services and is protected by the access controls provided by Google for the associated Google account and response Sheet.
Forms Locator does not store the collected location information in a separate Maxi Research database.
7. Data retention and deletion
Forms Locator does not maintain a separate copy of the location information after it has been written to the form’s response Sheet.
Location information remains in the response Sheet according to the form owner’s use and retention of that Sheet.
The form owner can delete location information from the response Sheet at any time using Google Sheets™.
If the form or response Sheet is deleted by the form owner, the location information stored in that Sheet is deleted as part of that deletion, subject to Google’s own data retention and deletion processes.
8. Data and the form owner
Location information and optional notes are added to the Google Sheets™ response data associated with the form.
The form owner is responsible for the response data, including how it is used, stored, shared, and retained.
Forms Locator is provided free of charge.
9. Changes and contact
We can update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
For questions about Forms Locator or this Privacy Policy, contact:
Maxi Research
[email protected]
Support — Forms Locator
Last Updated: September 22, 2026
Questions, feedback, or bug reports are welcome.
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