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Google Account Sign-In and Cross-Device Profile Data

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes the data collection mechanism that occurs upon Google Account authentication to YouTube Kids, enabling the service to link parental account credentials with child profile settings and content restrictions. The collection of parental control preferences and customization data allows YouTube Kids to implement and maintain account-specific content filtering.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who sign in with a Google Account authorize the collection of their account credentials and child profile customization data, including content restrictions and subscription preferences. The terms document what parental controls and preference data the app collects when authentication occurs.

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If you sign in to YouTube Kids with your Google Account, the app will collect your Google Account information, such as email address and password, and, as applicable, will collect profile information for any profiles you create for your child as well as your parental controls and customization preferences. The app will collect customization preferences such as videos blocked from the app, videos you may allow in the app, and channels to which they may subscribe.

— Excerpt from YouTube Kids's YouTube Kids Privacy Notice

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
YouTube Kids Privacy Notice
Entity
YouTube Kids
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000563
Document ID
CA-D-00068
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
5bf0408f1f2aec5f58fd5dc0ceef6dd3d729fc2fe013666e5f463c182765f2d0
Analysis generated
March 10, 2026 03:42 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: YouTube Kids
Document: YouTube Kids Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-000563
Captured: 2026-03-10 03:42:59 UTC
SHA-256: 5bf0408f1f2aec5f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/youtube-kids/youtube-kids-privacy-notice/google-account-sign-in-and-cross-device-profile-data/
Accessed: May 20, 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 YouTube Kids's Google Account Sign-In and Cross-Device Profile Data clause do?

This provision establishes the data collection mechanism that occurs upon Google Account authentication to YouTube Kids, enabling the service to link parental account credentials with child profile settings and content restrictions. The collection of parental control preferences and customization data allows YouTube Kids to implement and maintain account-specific content filtering.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who sign in with a Google Account authorize the collection of their account credentials and child profile customization data, including content restrictions and subscription preferences. The terms document what parental controls and preference data the app collects when authentication occurs.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with YouTube Kids?

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