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.
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.
The updated privacy notice now explicitly discloses how Gemini's Connected Apps personalization feature operates and that it requires user opt-in. This clarification helps users understand what data Gemini will use to personalize their experience and confirms that the feature is optional, not automatic.
→ 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
→ Without reviewing the updated disclosure, users may not understand how their data from connected Google apps is used for personalization
→ Users who do not actively manage personalization settings will operate under the default configuration as stated in the updated terms
Added explicit language stating that eligible users who opt in can connect Google apps to Gemini for personalized experiences using data from those apps.
Added pointer to NotebookLM's separate Privacy and Terms of Use, clarifying that Notebook source files are stored in Notebooks.
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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 practices appear to be introduced; the change discloses existing or planned functionality. From a regulatory perspective, this is consistent with transparency requirements under privacy frameworks like GDPR and CCPA, which typically require clear disclosure of how user data is used for personalization. No enforcement action or compliance exposure appears likely from this clarification.
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