Change record
CA-C-001252
Gemini Apps Privacy Notice | Google Gemini
Entity
Date detected
April 9, 2026
Effective date
April 9, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Taxonomy
Transparency removal
Changes
+2 sentences added · 1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users Gemini users

Google Gemini's privacy notice was updated on April 9, 2026 to add disclosure language about how personalization with Connected Apps works. The updated policy now explicitly states that eligible users who opt in can connect certain Google apps to Gemini to receive more personalized experiences using data from those Connected Apps. The change adds procedural information about how this feature operates and where to find additional details, but does not appear to introduce new data collection practices.

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What this means for you

The updated privacy notice adds language describing how Gemini can personalize experiences using data from Connected Apps for eligible users who opt in. The policy now explicitly discloses that if you meet certain eligibility requirements and choose to enable this feature, Google will use data from connected Google apps to customize your Gemini experience. You can opt in or out of personalization with Connected Apps; the updated notice directs users to additional information about how to manage this setting.

What you can do

Review the Connected Apps personalization section in Gemini's privacy notice to understand how the feature works

Visit the 'Learn more' link provided in the updated notice if you want details on managing personalization settings

Opt in or opt out of Connected Apps personalization based on your preferences

Key Clauses Affected

Connected Apps personalization disclosure

Added explicit language stating that eligible users who opt in can connect Google apps to Gemini for personalized experiences using data from those apps.

NotebookLM privacy reference

Added pointer to NotebookLM's separate Privacy and Terms of Use, clarifying that Notebook source files are stored in Notebooks.

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April 9, 2026 06:08 UTC
Analysis Methodology
Citation Record
Entity: Google Gemini
Document: Gemini Apps Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-C-001252
Captured: 2026-04-09 06:08:58 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-04-09-google-gemini-gemini-apps-privacy-notice-1252/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is a clarifying disclosure addition to Gemini's privacy notice, effective April 9, 2026. The update adds explicit language about the Connected Apps personalization feature, how it works, and opt-in mechanics. No new data …

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Document Context

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Document
Gemini Apps Privacy Notice
Entity
Google Gemini
Captured
April 9, 2026
Source URL
https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/13594961
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Next change Apr 11, 2026
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