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| 17 | Privacy Hub | 17 | Privacy Hub | ||
| 18 | Gemini Apps | 18 | Gemini Apps | ||
| 19 | Gemini Apps Privacy Hub | 19 | Gemini Apps Privacy Hub | ||
| n | 20 | Last updated: April 8, 2026 | n | 20 | Last updated: April 29, 2026 |
| 21 | Table of contents | 21 | Table of contents | ||
| 22 | Gemini Apps Privacy Notice | 22 | Gemini Apps Privacy Notice | ||
| 23 | What data is collected | 23 | What data is collected | ||
| 43 | How long does Google retain my temporary chats and chats I have when Keep Activi | 43 | How long does Google retain my temporary chats and chats I have when Keep Activi | ||
| > | ty is off, and what does Google do with this data? | > | ty is off, and what does Google do with this data? | ||
| 44 | How does Google use my feedback? | 44 | How does Google use my feedback? | ||
| 45 | What does the Keep Activity setting control? | 45 | What does the Keep Activity setting control? | ||
| n | 46 | How can I control whether Google uses my audio & Live recordings to improve its | n | 46 | How can I control whether Google uses my audio and Gemini Live videos & screensh |
| > | services? | > | ares to improve its services? | ||
| 47 | How does Gemini Apps use my saved info and instructions? | 47 | How does Gemini Apps use my saved info and instructions? | ||
| 48 | How can I control whether Gemini Apps use my past chats to personalize my experi | 48 | How can I control whether Gemini Apps use my past chats to personalize my experi | ||
| > | ence? | > | ence? | ||
| 49 | How does Google handle my data when I use Gemini Apps while signed out? | 49 | How does Google handle my data when I use Gemini Apps while signed out? | ||
| 81 | Last updated: March 27, 2026 | 81 | Last updated: March 27, 2026 | ||
| 82 | This notice supplements the Google Privacy Policy, and they explain how Google p | 82 | This notice supplements the Google Privacy Policy, and they explain how Google p | ||
| > | rocesses your data when you interact with Gemini, your personal AI assistant fro | > | rocesses your data when you interact with Gemini, your personal AI assistant fro | ||
| > | m Google, through the services listed here (“Gemini Apps” or “Gemini” for short) | > | m Google, through the services listed here (“Gemini Apps” or “Gemini” for short) | ||
| > | while signed in. The Google Privacy Policy explains how Google processes your d | > | while signed in. The Google Privacy Policy explains how Google processes your d | ||
| > | ata when you use Gemini while you’re signed out. | > | ata when you use Gemini while you’re signed out. | ||
| 83 | Gemini Apps are provided by Google Ireland Limited in the European Economic Area | 83 | Gemini Apps are provided by Google Ireland Limited in the European Economic Area | ||
| > | and Switzerland and by Google LLC everywhere else. We refer to both companies a | > | and Switzerland and by Google LLC everywhere else. We refer to both companies a | ||
| > | s "Google" below. | > | s "Google" below. | ||
| n | n | 84 | Expand all Collapse all | ||
| 84 | What data is collected | 85 | What data is collected | ||
| 85 | Information you provide Gemini Apps | 86 | Information you provide Gemini Apps | ||
| 86 | What you say to Gemini Apps (like the prompts you submit or speak) | 87 | What you say to Gemini Apps (like the prompts you submit or speak) | ||
| 155 | Respect others’ rights | 156 | Respect others’ rights | ||
| 156 | Please respect others' rights when using Gemini Apps and ask permission before r | 157 | Please respect others' rights when using Gemini Apps and ask permission before r | ||
| > | ecording them in a Live chat. Only upload, generate, and edit content you have r | > | ecording them in a Live chat. Only upload, generate, and edit content you have r | ||
| > | ights to. | > | ights to. | ||
| 157 | Privacy questions | 158 | Privacy questions | ||
| n | 158 | Last updated: April 8, 2026 | n | 159 | Last updated: April 29, 2026 |
| 159 | General | 160 | General | ||
| 160 | What are Gemini Apps? | 161 | What are Gemini Apps? | ||
| 161 | The Gemini Apps referred to in the Gemini Apps Privacy Notice and the Gemini App | 162 | The Gemini Apps referred to in the Gemini Apps Privacy Notice and the Gemini App | ||
| > | s Privacy Hub include only: | > | s Privacy Hub include only: | ||
| 165 | The Gemini app on iOS. | 166 | The Gemini app on iOS. | ||
| 166 | Gemini in the Google Messages app in specific locations. | 167 | Gemini in the Google Messages app in specific locations. | ||
| 167 | Gemini in Android Auto | 168 | Gemini in Android Auto | ||
| n | n | 169 | Gemini in Google Built-in | ||
| 168 | Gemini in Maps | 170 | Gemini in Maps | ||
| 169 | The Gemini in Chrome feature. Learn more about availability. | 171 | The Gemini in Chrome feature. Learn more about availability. | ||
| 170 | Gemini on Android XR. | 172 | Gemini on Android XR. | ||
| 201 | Processing this information for this purpose is also necessary for the legitimat | 203 | Processing this information for this purpose is also necessary for the legitimat | ||
| > | e interests of Google and our commercial partners in fulfilling obligations to o | > | e interests of Google and our commercial partners in fulfilling obligations to o | ||
| > | ur partners like developers and rights holders (such as honoring removal request | > | ur partners like developers and rights holders (such as honoring removal request | ||
| > | s from intellectual property rights holders). | > | s from intellectual property rights holders). | ||
| 202 | To respond to your request, for example to summarize an email from a named conta | 204 | To respond to your request, for example to summarize an email from a named conta | ||
| > | ct, we process personal data about others that you've given Gemini Apps (such as | > | ct, we process personal data about others that you've given Gemini Apps (such as | ||
| > | when you ask Gemini Apps to retrieve information from Google Workspace or Googl | > | when you ask Gemini Apps to retrieve information from Google Workspace or Googl | ||
| > | e Photos). | > | e Photos). | ||
| 203 | Legal obligations. We’ll also process your Gemini Apps information to meet any a | 205 | Legal obligations. We’ll also process your Gemini Apps information to meet any a | ||
| > | pplicable law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request (s | > | pplicable law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request (s | ||
| > | uch as if we get a legal request for information from a governmental authority). | > | uch as if we get a legal request for information from a governmental authority). | ||
| n | 204 | Your consent. We rely on your consent when you use certain features such as Voic | n | 206 | Your consent. We rely on your consent when you use certain features such as Voic |
| > | e Match and when you allow Google to use your audio & Live recordings to improve | > | e Match, Memory, and when you allow Google to use your audio & Live recordings t | ||
| > | Google services for everyone. Where we rely on your consent to process informat | > | o improve Google services for everyone. Where we rely on your consent to process | ||
| > | ion, you will have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. | > | information, you will have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. | ||
| 205 | Do you use my Gemini Apps chats to show me ads? | 207 | Do you use my Gemini Apps chats to show me ads? | ||
| 206 | Your Gemini Apps chats are not being used to show you ads. If this changes, we w | 208 | Your Gemini Apps chats are not being used to show you ads. If this changes, we w | ||
| > | ill clearly communicate it to you. | > | ill clearly communicate it to you. | ||
| 207 | To learn about how we keep our users’ data private, safe, and secure, read our P | 209 | To learn about how we keep our users’ data private, safe, and secure, read our P | ||
| > | rivacy and Security Principles. | > | rivacy and Security Principles. | ||
| 235 | What does the Keep Activity setting control? | 237 | What does the Keep Activity setting control? | ||
| 236 | If the Keep Activity setting is on: | 238 | If the Keep Activity setting is on: | ||
| 237 | Your chats and what you share with Gemini (like files, videos, screens, and phot | 239 | Your chats and what you share with Gemini (like files, videos, screens, and phot | ||
| > | os) will be saved in your Activity. | > | os) will be saved in your Activity. | ||
| n | 238 | Your saved activity also includes audio, recordings and transcripts of your Gemi | n | 240 | Your saved activity also includes audio, Gemini Live videos and screenshares, fe |
| > | ni Live interactions, your feedback, info from websites you visit with Gemini, p | > | edback, info from websites you visit with Gemini, product usage, and location in | ||
| > | roduct usage, and location info (including your device’s general location, IP ad | > | fo (including your device’s general location, IP address, or Home or Work addres | ||
| > | dress, or Home or Work addresses in your Google Account). | > | ses in your Google Account). | ||
| 239 | How your activity is used | 241 | How your activity is used | ||
| n | 240 | Google uses your activity to provide, develop, and improve its services (includi | n | 242 | Google uses your activity to provide, develop, and improve its services (includi |
| > | ng training generative AI models), as well as to protect Google, its users, and | > | ng training generative AI models), as well as to protect Google, its users, and | ||
| > | the public with the help of human reviewers. Data reviewed by service providers | > | the public with the help of human reviewers. Data reviewed by service providers | ||
| > | is disconnected from your account and saved for 3 years. Your audio and Gemini L | > | is disconnected from your account and saved for 3 years. Your audio and Gemini L | ||
| > | ive recordings aren’t used to improve Google services by default. Depending on y | > | ive videos and screenshares aren’t used to improve Google services by default. D | ||
| > | our settings and region, Google also uses your activity to personalize your expe | > | epending on your settings and region, Google also uses your activity to personal | ||
| > | rience. | > | ize your experience. | ||
| 241 | You’re in control | 243 | You’re in control | ||
| 242 | Your activity is auto-deleted after 18 months. You can change this to 3 or 36 mo | 244 | Your activity is auto-deleted after 18 months. You can change this to 3 or 36 mo | ||
| > | nths, or choose not to auto-delete. You can turn this setting off or review and | > | nths, or choose not to auto-delete. You can turn this setting off or review and | ||
| > | delete your activity anytime in Gemini Apps Activity. | > | delete your activity anytime in Gemini Apps Activity. | ||
| 243 | Keep in mind | 245 | Keep in mind | ||
| n | 244 | Gemini Apps are designed to wait in standby mode until they’re activated, for ex | n | 246 | Gemini Apps are designed to wait in standby mode until they’re activated, for ex |
| > | ample when they detect “Hey Google.” Recordings may begin a few seconds before a | > | ample when they detect “Hey Google.” Audio recordings may begin a few seconds be | ||
| > | ctivation. | > | fore activation. | ||
| 245 | Gemini can activate accidentally, like if it detects a noise like “Hey Google.” | 247 | Gemini can activate accidentally, like if it detects a noise like “Hey Google.” | ||
| > | Transcripts of these recordings are also used to help reduce unintended activati | > | Transcripts of these recordings are also used to help reduce unintended activati | ||
| > | ons for everyone. | > | ons for everyone. | ||
| 246 | Turning this setting on restores Gemini's access to apps that were previously co | 248 | Turning this setting on restores Gemini's access to apps that were previously co | ||
| > | nnected. | > | nnected. | ||
| 247 | If the Keep Activity setting is off: | 249 | If the Keep Activity setting is off: | ||
| 253 | Turning off Keep Activity or deleting Gemini Apps activity doesn’t delete data i | 255 | Turning off Keep Activity or deleting Gemini Apps activity doesn’t delete data i | ||
| > | n other Google services. Learn more about how Google services retain data. | > | n other Google services. Learn more about how Google services retain data. | ||
| 254 | Source files you add to your Notebooks are saved in Notebooks. View the Privacy | 256 | Source files you add to your Notebooks are saved in Notebooks. View the Privacy | ||
| > | and Terms of Use in NotebookLM. | > | and Terms of Use in NotebookLM. | ||
| 255 | You can manage this setting anytime. | 257 | You can manage this setting anytime. | ||
| n | 256 | How can I control whether Google uses my audio & Live recordings to improve its | n | 258 | How can I control whether Google uses my audio and Gemini Live videos & screensh |
| > | services? | > | ares to improve its services? | ||
| 257 | You can choose to let Google use your audio and Live recordings to improve its s | 259 | You can choose to let Google use your audio and Gemini Live videos and screensha | ||
| > | ervices for everyone in Gemini Apps Activity. | > | res to improve its services for everyone in Gemini Apps Activity. | ||
| 258 | If you turn this setting on: | 260 | If you turn this setting on: | ||
| n | 259 | Google uses your audio recordings and Gemini Live recordings (including audio, v | n | 261 | Google uses your audio and Gemini Live videos and screenshares in Gemini Apps Ac |
| > | ideo, and screenshares) in Gemini Apps Activity to improve and develop our servi | > | tivity to improve and develop our services (including training generative AI mod | ||
| > | ces (including training generative AI models). This includes recordings already | > | els). This includes audio and Gemini Live videos and screenshares already stored | ||
| > | stored in Gemini Apps Activity as well as future ones. | > | in Gemini Apps Activity and added in the future. | ||
| 260 | Some recordings are reviewed by human reviewers. To protect your privacy, record | 262 | Some audio and Gemini Live videos and screenshares are reviewed by human reviewe | ||
| > | ings sent to service providers aren’t connected with your Google Account. | > | rs. To protect your privacy, activity sent to service providers isn't connected | ||
| > | with your Google Account. | ||||
| 261 | Keep in mind | 263 | Keep in mind | ||
| n | 262 | Gemini Apps are designed to wait in standby mode until they’re activated, for ex | n | 264 | Gemini Apps are designed to wait in standby mode until they’re activated, for ex |
| > | ample when they detect “Hey Google.” Recordings may begin a few seconds before a | > | ample when they detect “Hey Google.” Audio recordings may begin a few seconds be | ||
| > | ctivation. | > | fore activation. | ||
| 263 | Gemini can activate accidentally, like if it detects a noise like “Hey Google.” | 265 | Gemini can activate accidentally, like if it detects a noise like “Hey Google.” | ||
| > | These recordings are also used to help reduce unintended activations for everyon | > | These recordings are also used to help reduce unintended activations for everyon | ||
| > | e. | > | e. | ||
| 264 | If you use Gemini with Voice Match, a model of your voice is temporarily used to | 266 | If you use Gemini with Voice Match, a model of your voice is temporarily used to | ||
| > | improve Voice Match. | > | improve Voice Match. | ||
| 265 | You’re in control | 267 | You’re in control | ||
| n | 266 | You can turn this setting off or manage and delete your audio and Live recording | n | 268 | You can turn this setting off or manage and delete your audio and Gemini Live vi |
| > | s anytime. | > | deos and screenshares anytime. | ||
| 267 | If you turn this setting off: | 269 | If you turn this setting off: | ||
| n | 268 | Your future audio and Gemini Live recordings won’t be used to improve our servic | n | 270 | Your future audio and Gemini Live videos and screenshares won’t be used to impro |
| > | es (including AI models), unless you choose to send Google feedback. | > | ve our services (including AI models), unless you choose to send Google feedback | ||
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| 269 | Keep in mind | 271 | Keep in mind | ||
| n | 270 | Your future audio and Gemini Live recordings will still be used to respond to yo | n | 272 | Future audio and Gemini Live videos and screenshares will still be used to respo |
| > | u and help make Gemini safe. | > | nd to you and help make Gemini safe. | ||
| 271 | Transcripts of your Live chats and any other files, images, & YouTube videos you | 273 | Transcripts of your Live chats and any other content you share with Gemini are c | ||
| > | share with Live are covered by the Keep Activity setting, which you can turn of | > | overed by the Keep Activity setting, which you can turn off anytime. | ||
| > | f anytime. | ||||
| 272 | How does Gemini Apps use my saved info and instructions? | 274 | How does Gemini Apps use my saved info and instructions? | ||
| 273 | Gemini Apps use your info and instructions to provide more customized responses. | 275 | Gemini Apps use your info and instructions to provide more customized responses. | ||
| > | This data remains saved until you choose to delete it. You can stop saving info | > | This data remains saved until you choose to delete it. You can stop saving info | ||
| > | and instructions anytime. Learn more. | > | and instructions anytime. Learn more. | ||
| 274 | How can I control whether Gemini Apps use my past chats to personalize my experi | 276 | How can I control whether Gemini Apps use my past chats to personalize my experi | ||
| > | ence? | > | ence? | ||
| n | 275 | Outside of the European Economic Area, Switzerland, and the UK, Gemini personali | n | 277 | Gemini can personalize your experience by referencing your chats in Gemini Apps |
| > | zes your experience by referencing your chats in Gemini Apps Activity and using | > | Activity and using them to generate personalized insights. Learn how to turn thi | ||
| > | them to generate personalized insights. You can turn off Memory anytime to stop | > | s Memory feature on or off. | ||
| > | personalization based on your past Gemini chats. Keep Activity must be on to use | ||||
| > | this feature. | ||||
| 276 | If Memory is on: | 278 | If Memory is on: | ||
| 277 | Gemini may use sensitive info you provided in your chats to personalize your exp | 279 | Gemini may use sensitive info you provided in your chats to personalize your exp | ||
| > | erience. | > | erience. | ||
| 278 | You can start a Temporary Chat to discuss info that you don’t want Gemini to rem | 280 | You can start a Temporary Chat to discuss info that you don’t want Gemini to rem | ||
| > | ember or use to personalize your experience. | > | ember or use to personalize your experience. | ||
| 383 | If Keep Activity is off, your Gemini Live chats are stored in your Google Accoun | 385 | If Keep Activity is off, your Gemini Live chats are stored in your Google Accoun | ||
| > | t for up to 72 hours so Google can provide the service and process any feedback. | > | t for up to 72 hours so Google can provide the service and process any feedback. | ||
| > | Learn more. | > | Learn more. | ||
| 384 | Gemini Live transcripts | 386 | Gemini Live transcripts | ||
| 385 | If Keep Activity is on, transcripts of your Live chats are used to improve Googl | 387 | If Keep Activity is on, transcripts of your Live chats are used to improve Googl | ||
| > | e services, including AI models. Learn more about your Keep Activity setting. | > | e services, including AI models. Learn more about your Keep Activity setting. | ||
| n | 386 | Gemini Live recordings | n | 388 | Gemini Live audio, videos & screenshares |
| 387 | Gemini Live recordings (including audio, video and screenshares) are not used to | 389 | Your Gemini Live audio, video and screenshares are not used to improve Google se | ||
| > | improve Google services by default. Learn more about how to change this anytime | > | rvices by default. Learn more about how to change this anytime. | ||
| > | . | ||||
| 388 | Please respect others’ privacy and ask permission before you record or include t | 390 | Please respect others’ privacy and ask permission before you record or include t | ||
| > | hem in a Live chat. | > | hem in a Live chat. | ||
| 389 | Learn how to use Gemini Live. | 391 | Learn how to use Gemini Live. | ||
| 390 | Gemini in Chrome | 392 | Gemini in Chrome | ||
| 436 | The Google Terms of Service and the Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy apply to | 438 | The Google Terms of Service and the Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy apply to | ||
| > | Gemini Apps. | > | Gemini Apps. | ||
| 437 | If you’re a Korea-based consumer, you also agree that your use of Gemini Apps is | 439 | If you’re a Korea-based consumer, you also agree that your use of Gemini Apps is | ||
| > | subject to the Korean Location Terms of Service. | > | subject to the Korean Location Terms of Service. | ||
| 438 | Related resources | 440 | Related resources | ||
| n | 439 | Manage & delete your Gemini Apps activity | n | 441 | Manage & delete your activity in Gemini Apps |
| 440 | Manage your Location History | 442 | Manage your Location History | ||
| 441 | Send feedback or report a problem with Gemini Apps | 443 | Send feedback or report a problem with Gemini Apps | ||
| 442 | Use Gemini Apps | 444 | Use Gemini Apps | ||
| 444 | More resources for Gemini mobile apps | 446 | More resources for Gemini mobile apps | ||
| 445 | What you can do with your Gemini mobile app | 447 | What you can do with your Gemini mobile app | ||
| 446 | Get started with the Gemini mobile app | 448 | Get started with the Gemini mobile app | ||
| n | n | 449 | Manage or delete the Gemini app on your Android device | ||
| 447 | Need more help? | 450 | Need more help? | ||
| 448 | Try these next steps: | 451 | Try these next steps: | ||
| 449 | Post to the help community Get answers from community members | 452 | Post to the help community Get answers from community members | ||
| 452 | 1 of 8 | 455 | 1 of 8 | ||
| 453 | Gemini Apps Privacy Hub | 456 | Gemini Apps Privacy Hub | ||
| 454 | 2 of 8 | 457 | 2 of 8 | ||
| n | 455 | Manage & delete your Gemini Apps activity | n | 458 | Manage & delete your activity in Gemini Apps |
| 456 | 3 of 8 | 459 | 3 of 8 | ||
| 457 | How Gemini Apps help protect users from malicious content & prompt injection | 460 | How Gemini Apps help protect users from malicious content & prompt injection | ||
| 458 | 4 of 8 | 461 | 4 of 8 | ||
| 475 | Close search | 478 | Close search | ||
| 476 | Google apps | 479 | Google apps | ||
| 477 | Main menu | 480 | Main menu | ||
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| 479 | true | 482 | true | ||
| 480 | Search Help Center | 483 | Search Help Center | ||
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