Google updated its Gemini Apps Privacy Notice on July 1, 2026 to reflect expanded data collection and processing practices. The revised notice now explicitly discloses collection of data from third-party services connected through Model Context Protocol (MCP) server tools, adds a warning that Google does not monitor or secure data from custom third-party connected apps, and notes that users can employ temporary chats that are not used to improve Google AI. The notice also clarifies that users can manage settings through 'Gemini Spark settings' rather than 'Remote Browser Data settings'.
Consumers: Google now explicitly tells you it collects data from third-party services you connect, not just from Google's own apps.
Consumers: Google explicitly warns you that third-party apps you connect are not monitored or secured by Google and could expose your sensitive information.
Consumers: Google clarifies that if you use temporary chats, they will not be reviewed by humans to train AI systems.
The updated privacy notice establishes that Google collects data from third-party services you connect to Gemini, including Model Context Protocol server tools, and that such connections are not monitored or secured by Google. The notice explicitly states that choosing to connect third-party apps may expose your data, passwords, devices, and accounts to unauthorized access. The revised terms also clarify that you can use temporary chats, which are not retained for AI improvement purposes with human reviewer assistance. You can manage connected app permissions through Gemini Spark settings.
→ Review connected apps in Gemini Spark settings and disconnect any third-party services you no longer use.
→ Consider using temporary chats for sensitive conversations if you prefer they not be retained or used for AI training.
ConductAtlas has recorded 4 material changes to this document over 95 days of monitoring (since March 2026). An additional minor or cosmetic changes were excluded.
2 of Google Gemini's significant changes have been classified as negative for consumers.
Updated notice explicitly discloses collection from Model Context Protocol server tools and warns that Google does not monitor or secure such data.
Clarified that temporary chats are not used for AI training or human review, providing a data-minimization option.
Reference updated from 'Remote Browser Data setting' to 'Gemini Spark settings,' creating ambiguity about scope of user control.
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