Your privacy is important to us. We aim to protect your information and give you control over it. This Privacy Policy outlines the information we collect, why we collect it, and how you can manage it.
Services Overview
We offer a wide range of services used by millions daily, including:
- Google apps, sites, and devices (e.g., Search, YouTube, Google Home)
- Platforms like Chrome and Android
- Integrated products in third-party apps and sites (e.g., ads, analytics, Google Maps)
Information Collection
Types of Information
- Personal Information: Name, email, password, and phone number provided when creating a Google Account.
- Content: Emails, photos, videos, docs, and spreadsheets created or shared.
- Usage Data: Search terms, watched videos, ad interactions, voice and audio information, purchase activity, and communication logs.
- Device and Location Data: Information about the apps, browsers, and devices you use to access our services, including IP address, device type, and location.
Methods of Collection
- User Input: Information you provide directly.
- Automated Systems: Data collected through cookies, pixel tags, local storage, and server logs.
- Third-Party Sources: Information from partners, like directory services, and public sources.
Purpose of Data Collection
- Service Delivery: Processing search terms, sharing content, and providing relevant search results and ads.
- Service Improvement: Analyzing data to fix issues and improve features.
- Personalization: Offering recommendations, customized content, and personalized ads.
- Communication: Notifying you of suspicious activity, changes, or improvements.
- Security: Protecting against fraud, abuse, and security risks.
Privacy Controls
You have several options to manage your privacy:
- Privacy Checkup: Review and adjust privacy settings.
- Activity Controls: Choose what types of activity are saved to your account.
- Ad Settings: Manage ad preferences and relevance.
- My Activity: Review and delete activity data.
- Google Dashboard: Manage product-specific information.
- Personal Info: Update your contact information.
Sharing Information
We share your information under specific circumstances:
- With Consent: When you agree to share your information.
- With Administrators: For users with managed accounts.
- For Processing: With trusted partners and service providers.
- For Legal Reasons: To comply with laws and regulations.
Security Measures
Our services are built with robust security features to protect your information. These include:
- Encryption: Keeping data private during transit.
- Security Features: Tools like Safe Browsing and 2-Step Verification.
- Access Controls: Restricting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
Data Management
You can export or delete your information at any time. We retain data based on its type and usage, following strict deletion processes to ensure complete removal from our systems.
Policy Changes
This policy may change over time. Significant changes will be communicated to you, ensuring your rights are protected.
For any questions or further details, please refer to the full Privacy Policy or contact us directly.