Could this be a virus?

[ajgrant]

I was using chrome for mac, and on a reputable website when I got the notification that a different website (not the one I was on) wanted to use my location. I declined of course, but was concerned as to why the website wanting to use my location was different from the one I was on.

Is there anyway something like this could infect my mac? Or is it nothing to worry about?

 

[T'hain Esh Kelch]

They can target you with ads based on your location.

Anyway, there are no viruses for OSX in the wild.

 

[maflynn]

As mentioned this is not a virus and to date there are no viruses in the wild for OS X. More likely it is tracking/targeting by google. Remember with Chrome, google tracks your usage, just as it scans your emails in gmail to provide you with "target" advertisements.

 

[Jatheon]

Don't worry everything is ok.

 

[c55]

The only problem here is that you're using Chrome
http://www.howtogeek.com/100361/how-to-optimize-google-chrome-for-maximum-privacy/

 

[Bending Pixels]

Chrome is spyware and death to battery life. Ditch it.