Google updated its Privacy Policy on April 19, 2026, adding a new section specifically addressing U.S. state privacy law requirements. The new text explicitly states that Google does not sell your personal information and does not 'share' it as defined under California's CCPA law. It also points users to specific sections of the policy explaining how data is collected, used, disclosed, and retained, making the policy easier to navigate.
Google has now explicitly confirmed in its policy that it does not sell or share your personal data under California's CCPA, giving U.S. consumers a clearer and more legally meaningful statement of their rights. This transparency makes it easier for consumers to understand and exercise their data rights under U.S. state privacy laws.
Google has added explicit language confirming it does not sell your personal information and does not 'share' it under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which strengthens your rights as a U.S. consumer. The update also adds a dedicated section mapping where in the policy you can find information about data collection, use, disclosure, and retention, making it easier to understand how your data is handled. You can review the updated policy sections on data collection, sharing, and retention to better understand your rights and how to exercise them.
Google has added a U.S. state privacy law disclosure section to its Privacy Policy, effective April 19, 2026. It explicitly states no sale or CCPA-defined 'sharing' of personal information occurs, and maps policy sections to CCPA disclosure requirements. This touches Cal. Civ. Code §1798.100 et seq. (CCPA/CPRA) and similar state statutes. Organizations using Google services should note that this strengthens Google's compliance posture but does not eliminate downstream obligations — your own privacy notices referencing Google as a vendor may need to reflect these updated disclosures. Review required if your organization's privacy notice or vendor disclosures cite Google's data handling practices.
1. California Consumer Privacy Act / CPRA — Cal. Civ. Code §1798.100 (right to know), §1798.110 (categories of personal information), §1798.115 (disclosure of sharing/selling), §1798.120 (right to opt-out of sale/sharing): Google's explicit denial of sale and CCPA-defined 'sharing' directly addresses these provisions.
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ConductAtlas Policy Archive Entity: Google | Document: Google Privacy Policy | Record: CA-C-000507 Captured: 2026-04-19 06:03:04 UTC URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-04-19-google-google-privacy-policy-507/ Accessed: April 21, 2026
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