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March 30, 2026 06:16 UTC
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Change Summary
Google updated its Gemini Apps Privacy Notice on April 29, 2026 to clarify how it describes audio and video data collection from Gemini Live interactions. Previously, the policy referred to 'audio, recordings and transcripts' and 'audio and Live recordings'; the updated language now explicitly includes 'Gemini Live videos and screenshares' as types of data collected and retained. The practical effect is that the policy more clearly discloses what forms of Gemini Live interaction data are captured, retained in saved activity, and potentially used to improve Google services when that setting is enabled.
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0Gemini Apps Privacy Hub Last updated: March 27, 2026 Table of contents Gemini Apps Privacy Notice What data is collected Information you provide Gemini Apps Information we collect as you use Gemini Apps How your data is used How Gemini Apps get help from Google services How Gemini Apps work with Connected Apps Audio Features Canvas Configuring your settings How long we retain your data Requesting content removal and exporting your information Other things to know Respect others’ rights Privacy questions General What are Gemini Apps?0Gemini Apps Privacy Hub Last updated: April 28, 2026 Table of contents Gemini Apps Privacy Notice What data is collected Information you provide Gemini Apps Information we collect as you use Gemini Apps How your data is used How Gemini Apps get help from Google services How Gemini Apps work with Connected Apps Audio Features Canvas Configuring your settings How long we retain your data Requesting content removal and exporting your information Other things to know Respect others’ rights Privacy questions General What are Gemini Apps?
8How can I control whether Google uses my audio & Live recordings to improve its services?8How can I control whether Google uses my audio and Gemini Live videos & screenshares to improve its services?
19How can I allow Gemini to personalize my experience with my data from Connected Apps?
93Privacy questions Last updated: March 20, 2026 General What are Gemini Apps?94Privacy questions Last updated: April 28, 2026 General What are Gemini Apps?
174Your saved activity also includes audio, recordings and transcripts of your Gemini Live interactions, your feedback, info from websites you visit with Gemini, product usage, and location info (including your device’s general location, IP address, or Home or Work addresses in your Google Account).175Your saved activity also includes audio, Gemini Live videos and screenshares , feedback, info from websites you visit with Gemini, product usage, and location info (including your device’s general location, IP address, or Home or Work addresses in your Google Account).
177Your audio and Gemini Live recordings aren’t used to improve Google services by default.178Your audio and Gemini Live videos and screenshares aren’t used to improve Google services by default.
182Keep in mind Gemini Apps are designed to wait in standby mode until they’re activated, for example when they detect “Hey Google.” Recordings may begin a few seconds before activation.183Keep in mind Gemini Apps are designed to wait in standby mode until they’re activated, for example when they detect “Hey Google.” Audio recordings may begin a few seconds before activation.
194Source files you add to your Notebooks are saved in Notebooks.
195View the Privacy and Terms of Use in NotebookLM .
194How can I control whether Google uses my audio & Live recordings to improve its services?197How can I control whether Google uses my audio and Gemini Live videos & screenshares to improve its services?
195You can choose to let Google use your audio and Live recordings to improve its services for everyone in Gemini Apps Activity .198You can choose to let Google use your audio and Gemini Live videos and screenshares to improve its services for everyone in Gemini Apps Activity .
196If you turn this setting on: Google uses your audio recordings and Gemini Live recordings (including audio, video, and screenshares) in Gemini Apps Activity to improve and develop our services (including training generative AI models).199If you turn this setting on: Google uses your audio and Gemini Live videos and screenshares in Gemini Apps Activity to improve and develop our services (including training generative AI models).
197This includes recordings already stored in Gemini Apps Activity as well as future ones.200This includes audio and Gemini Live videos and screenshares already stored in Gemini Apps Activity and added in the future.
198Some recordings are reviewed by human reviewers.201Some audio and Gemini Live videos and screenshares are reviewed by human reviewers.
199To protect your privacy, recordings sent to service providers aren’t connected with your Google Account.202To protect your privacy, activity sent to service providers isn't connected with your Google Account.
200Keep in mind Gemini Apps are designed to wait in standby mode until they’re activated, for example when they detect “Hey Google.” Recordings may begin a few seconds before activation.203Keep in mind Gemini Apps are designed to wait in standby mode until they’re activated, for example when they detect “Hey Google.” Audio recordings may begin a few seconds before activation.
203You’re in control You can turn this setting off or manage and delete your audio and Live recordings anytime.206You’re in control You can turn this setting off or manage and delete your audio and Gemini Live videos and screenshares anytime.
204If you turn this setting off: Your future audio and Gemini Live recordings won’t be used to improve our services (including AI models), unless you choose to send Google feedback.207If you turn this setting off: Your future audio and Gemini Live videos and screenshares won’t be used to improve our services (including AI models), unless you choose to send Google feedback.
205Keep in mind Your future audio and Gemini Live recordings will still be used to respond to you and help make Gemini safe.208Keep in mind Future audio and Gemini Live videos and screenshares will still be used to respond to you and help make Gemini safe.
206Transcripts of your Live chats and any other files, images, & YouTube videos you share with Live are covered by the Keep Activity setting, which you can turn off anytime.209Transcripts of your Live chats and any other content you share with Gemini are covered by the Keep Activity setting, which you can turn off anytime.
276If you meet certain eligibility requirements and opt in to personalization with certain Connected Apps, Google also uses data from those Connected Apps to personalize your Gemini experience .
293How can I allow Gemini to personalize my experience with my data from Connected Apps?
294Eligible users with Personal Intelligence can connect some Google apps to Gemini to get new, more personalized experiences previously unavailable in Gemini through Connected Apps.
295Learn more about personalization with your data from Connected Apps .
320Gemini Live recordings Gemini Live recordings (including audio, video and screenshares) are not used to improve Google services by default.327Gemini Live audio, videos & screenshares Your Gemini Live audio, video and screenshares are not used to improve Google services by default.
375Related resources Manage & delete your Gemini Apps activity Manage your Location History Send feedback or report a problem with Gemini Apps Use Gemini Apps Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy More resources for Gemini mobile apps What you can do with your Gemini mobile app Get started with the Gemini mobile app382Related resources Manage & delete your activity in Gemini Apps Manage your Location History Send feedback or report a problem with Gemini Apps Use Gemini Apps Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy More resources for Gemini mobile apps What you can do with your Gemini mobile app Get started with the Gemini mobile app Manage or delete the Gemini app on your Android device
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