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Google Data Collection on Service Usage

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What it is

The document states that Google may collect data on how GTM is used, including which tags are deployed and how, and may use that data for service improvement, maintenance, protection, and development, with a stated commitment not to share it with other Google products without user consent.

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This analysis describes what Google's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision discloses that Google collects operational and tag deployment data from GTM users, but includes a specific limitation that this data will not be shared with other Google products without consent, which is a notable carve-out relative to typical cross-product data sharing terms.

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Interpretive note: The provision does not specify what mechanism or form of consent is required before cross-product data sharing, creating ambiguity about how this limitation is operationally enforced.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement establishes that Google collects data on GTM usage and tag deployment patterns, and commits that this specific dataset will not be shared across other Google products without the user's consent.

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We may collect information such as how the Service is used, and how and what tags are deployed. We may use this data to improve, maintain, protect and develop the Service as described in our privacy policy, but we will not share this data with any other Google product without Your consent.

Excerpt from Google's Tag Manager Terms of Service

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR Article 13 and 14 transparency obligations regarding the purposes and legal basis for Google's own data collection from GTM users.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Google Tag Manager Terms of Service
Entity
Google
Document last updated
May 20, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-074484
Document ID
CA-D-00901
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
6a10b99f88449f911f018d7a568fb8205706911a538993c9e360e1ebffa5646b
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 17:06 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Google
Document: Google Tag Manager Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-074484
Captured: 2026-07-12 17:06:51 UTC
SHA-256: 6a10b99f88449f91…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/google/google-tag-manager-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-074484/google-data-collection-on-service-usage/
Accessed: Oct. 2, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Google's Google Data Collection on Service Usage clause do?

This provision discloses that Google collects operational and tag deployment data from GTM users, but includes a specific limitation that this data will not be shared with other Google products without consent, which is a notable carve-out relative to typical cross-product data sharing terms.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement establishes that Google collects data on GTM usage and tag deployment patterns, and commits that this specific dataset will not be shared across other Google products without the user's consent.

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