Google Gemini removed several sentences from its privacy policy on March 23, 2026 that described a feature allowing eligible users to connect Google apps to Gemini for personalized experiences based on their data. Previously, the policy explained how users could opt in to 'personalization with Connected Apps' and how Google would use data from those apps to tailor the Gemini experience. Now that language is gone, leaving it unclear whether this feature still exists, has been discontinued, or is simply no longer disclosed.
Users who previously relied on this disclosure to understand how their Google app data was being used for Gemini personalization — and to opt in or out — no longer have that transparency. If the practice continues without disclosure, users lose meaningful control over a significant form of cross-app data use.
Google Gemini removed disclosures explaining how it used data from connected Google apps to personalize your experience, leaving users without clear information about whether this data practice continues. The removal of this language means consumers can no longer easily understand the scope of data sharing between their Google apps and Gemini. You can review your Google account's connected apps and personalization settings at myaccount.google.com to check what data access remains active.
Google Gemini removed five sentences on March 23, 2026 describing the 'Connected Apps' personalization feature, including the opt-in mechanism and data usage disclosure. This touches Art. 13 and Art. 14 GDPR (transparency obligations at time of collection), as well as CCPA §1798.100 and §1798.110 (right to know about data practices). The removal of an opt-in disclosure without a clear replacement or explanation of feature status creates a transparency gap. Compliance teams with Google Workspace or Gemini in their vendor stack should assess whether their own privacy notices referenced this feature and whether a DPA update is warranted. Immediate action is not required, but this warrants a documented review.
1. GDPR Art. 13(1)(c) and Art. 13(2)(b): Controllers must inform data subjects of the purposes and legal basis for processing, and of legitimate interests pursued. Removing personalization disclosures without replacement may constitute a failure to maintain adequate transparency.
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ConductAtlas Policy Archive Entity: Google Gemini | Document: Gemini Apps Privacy Notice | Record: CA-C-000077 Captured: 2026-03-23 06:16:36 UTC URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-03-23-google-gemini-gemini-apps-privacy-notice-77/ Accessed: April 4, 2026
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