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Automatic Collection of Usage and Keystroke Data

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Key Facts

What usage data does Gemini automatically collect?
Gemini automatically collects usage data including system activity, clickstream information, keystrokes, mouse movements, form field entries, and recordings of chat sessions or inputs to AI-supported tools.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The scope of collection extends to granular behavioral signals — including every keystroke and AI tool input — meaning Gemini captures not just what users submit but how they interact in real time.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4186 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Gemini collects detailed behavioral and input data from users as they interact with its services, including content typed but potentially not submitted.

How other platforms handle this

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Glassdoor Medium

Some of our ad partners may also enable us to collect similar data directly from their website or app by integrating our or our affiliates' advertising technology.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Usage Data, such as system activity... clickstream information, keystrokes, mouse movements, form field entries, recordings of chat sessions or your use of and inputs to other AI-supported tools...

Excerpt from Gemini's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
GLBA
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Gemini Privacy Policy
Entity
Gemini
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-021128
Document ID
CA-D-00067
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
100a5b1c02d6dd78c2be125f4f4d6074785a36e4af75420f7de76e75657b03e7
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 05:01 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Gemini
Document: Gemini Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-021128
Captured: 2026-05-08 05:01:43 UTC
SHA-256: 100a5b1c02d6dd78…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/gemini/gemini-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-021128/automatic-collection-of-usage-and-keystroke-data/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gemini's Automatic Collection of Usage and Keystroke Data clause do?

The scope of collection extends to granular behavioral signals — including every keystroke and AI tool input — meaning Gemini captures not just what users submit but how they interact in real time.

How does this clause affect you?

Gemini collects detailed behavioral and input data from users as they interact with its services, including content typed but potentially not submitted.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 295 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Gemini?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Gemini.