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July 23, 2026 00:53 UTC
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August 11, 2026 00:52 UTC
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Change Summary
Google Gemini updated its privacy notice on August 11, 2026 to document a new feature called 'Speak to Window' on macOS. The feature captures audio from your microphone and your active window to understand instructions and generate output. Audio data is not retained, but transcripts of your instructions are saved according to your Keep Activity setting and may be used to improve Gemini with human reviewer assistance, as described in the main Gemini Apps Privacy Notice.
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0Gemini Apps Privacy Hub Last updated: July 15, 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: August 10, 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?
33Gemini on macOS What happens when I interact with Speak to Window on Gemini for macOS?
106Privacy questions Last updated: July 15, 2026 General What are Gemini Apps?107Privacy questions Last updated: August 10, 2026 General What are Gemini Apps?
428Gemini on macOS What happens when I interact with Speak to Window on Gemini for macOS?
429When you use Speak-to-Window, Gemini captures audio from your microphone along with your active window to understand your instructions and generate the requested output or action.
430Transcripts of your instructions are saved according to your Keep Activity setting and used as described in the Gemini Apps Privacy Notice , including to improve Gemini with the help of human reviewers.
431Audio data is not stored.
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