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The clause establishes a user-controllable data retention mechanism while clarifying the operational scope of that control. It delineates between long-term storage and model training (which the opt-out controls) versus short-term retention for service delivery and safety operations (which continues regardless of the user's election).
The updated notice adds new disclosure sections explaining how data flows when using Gemini Spark (remote browser and computer access), how avatar creation collects and processes information, and clarifies that Google collects information about AI reasoning steps during task execution. The notice also refines language around subscription information to specify 'Google AI plan' rather than just generic 'paid subscription.' These changes do not establish new obligations but rather expand the transparency disclosures provided to users about existing and new features.
View change record →The updated notice now explicitly identifies Memory as a feature that operates on the basis of user consent, alongside Voice Match. The revised language removes prior geographic restrictions on personalization, meaning Gemini can now reference chat history to generate personalized insights for all users globally, not just those outside the EEA, Switzerland, and the UK. The removal of the statement 'Keep Activity must be on to use this feature' simplifies the operational requirement but does not establish a new obligation. You can learn how to turn the Memory feature on or off through the updated privacy notice.
View change record →The updated privacy notice now discloses that Gemini can use data from connected Google apps and imported memory or chats from other AI platforms to personalize your experience and to improve services, including training generative AI models. This data is treated similarly to other Gemini activity. You can manage or delete your imported activity anytime through the Activity controls.
View change record →Users can prevent conversation storage to their account and exclusion from AI model training through an opt-out control, but this election does not prevent Google from retaining conversation data for 72 hours for service and safety purposes. The practical effect is that disabling the setting limits long-term account storage and model training use while preserving Google's ability to maintain temporary copies for operational functions.
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"You can turn off Gemini Apps Activity at any time. When Gemini Apps Activity is off, your conversations won't be saved to your Google Account and won't be used to train Google AI models. However, Google may retain a copy of your conversation for up to 72 hours to provide the service and help with safety purposes, even when Gemini Apps Activity is off.— Excerpt from Google Gemini's Gemini Apps Privacy Notice
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The clause establishes a user-controllable data retention mechanism while clarifying the operational scope of that control. It delineates between long-term storage and model training (which the opt-out controls) versus short-term retention for service delivery and safety operations (which continues regardless of the user's election).
Users can prevent conversation storage to their account and exclusion from AI model training through an opt-out control, but this election does not prevent Google from retaining conversation data for 72 hours for service and safety purposes. The practical effect is that disabling the setting limits long-term account storage and model training use while preserving Google's ability to maintain temporary …
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