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The clause creates a two-phase deletion process: immediate deletion of primary activity data coupled with permissible short-term retention of ancillary data for technical system purposes. This structure defines the operational scope and timeline for data removal rather than immediate complete erasure.
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 who delete Gemini Apps Activity initiate a deletion process with a defined but unspecified timeframe ("reasonable period"), with the understanding that certain data may persist temporarily for technical system maintenance. The provision does not specify which data categories qualify for temporary retention or the duration limits.
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If you follow the instructions here, your account will be deactivated and your data will be queued for deletion. When deactivated, your X account, including your display name, username, and public profile, will no longer be viewable on X.com, X for iOS, and X for Android. For up to 30 days after dea...
When you delete your account, your profile is no longer visible to other users and disassociated from content you posted under that account. Please note, however, that the posts, comments, and messages you submitted prior to deleting your account will still be visible to others unless you first dele...
In some cases we need to comply with legal requirements to store your data which stops us from deleting your information. For example, if we receive a notice from a court asking us to keep a copy of your content. Other reasons we may keep a copy of your data are if we get reports of abuse or other T...
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"If you delete Gemini Apps Activity, Google will also delete associated data within a reasonable period. However, some data may be retained for a limited period for technical reasons, such as to ensure the integrity of our systems.— Excerpt from Google Gemini's Gemini Apps Privacy Notice
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The clause creates a two-phase deletion process: immediate deletion of primary activity data coupled with permissible short-term retention of ancillary data for technical system purposes. This structure defines the operational scope and timeline for data removal rather than immediate complete erasure.
Users who delete Gemini Apps Activity initiate a deletion process with a defined but unspecified timeframe ("reasonable period"), with the understanding that certain data may persist temporarily for technical system maintenance. The provision does not specify which data categories qualify for temporary retention or the duration limits.
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