The Google Privacy Policy governs how Google LLC and its affiliates collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you interact with their services. It applies to consumer apps like Google Search, Gmail, YouTube, and Google Home, as well as platforms like Android and Google Chrome. 🔍 Data Collection
Google gathers information to build better tools and customize your experience. This includes:
Your Activities: Things you search for, videos you watch on YouTube, ads you interact with, and your location history.
Created Content: Personal emails you write or receive via Gmail, uploaded photos, and documents saved to Google Drive.
Device Information: Data about the hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network networks you use.
System Identifiers: Information tracked through cookies and anonymous identifiers when visiting Google sites or partner apps utilizing Google advertising. 🛠️ Data Usage & Safety Rules
The policy outlines strict boundaries regarding how your data is monetised or processed:
No Content Scanning for Ads: Google explicitly states they never use content created or stored in apps like Google Drive, Gmail, or Google Photos for advertising purposes.
No Sensitive Ad Tailoring: They do not use sensitive details—such as your health, race, religion, or sexual orientation—to customize ad experiences.
Abuse and Security Analysis: Automated algorithms scan files and emails solely to detect security threats like spam, malware, or illegal content. 🤝 Sharing Boundaries
Google does not sell your personal information to anyone. They only share identifying personal data outside of their company under specific conditions: Google Privacy Policy
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