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The clause establishes a standard data retention practice for reviewed conversations, defining the temporal scope of data persistence in the service infrastructure. This retention period governs how long Google maintains access to conversation records for operational, quality, and compliance purposes.
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' Gemini Apps conversations are retained in Google systems for up to three years when those conversations undergo human review. The default retention applies unless the user explicitly deletes conversations or adjusts retention settings through available controls.
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The clause establishes a standard data retention practice for reviewed conversations, defining the temporal scope of data persistence in the service infrastructure. This retention period governs how long Google maintains access to conversation records for operational, quality, and compliance purposes.
Users' Gemini Apps conversations are retained in Google systems for up to three years when those conversations undergo human review. The default retention applies unless the user explicitly deletes conversations or adjusts retention settings through available controls.
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