“If a child uses audio features in the app such as voice search, the app briefly collects voice information. This information is processed to allow for use of the audio feature and immediately deleted.”
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Voice data is collected and deleted immediately after processing, which limits the duration of retention but confirms that voice information is actively captured during audio feature use.
If your child uses audio features, voice information is collected momentarily and deleted immediately after the feature is processed.
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Voice data is collected and deleted immediately after processing, which limits the duration of retention but confirms that voice information is actively captured during audio feature use.
If your child uses audio features, voice information is collected momentarily and deleted immediately after the feature is processed.
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