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Google privacy policy and child safety updates

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2026-10-25 19:57 UTC → 2026-10-26 07:34 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Google privacy policy ~~update for AI~~ and ~~advertising~~ child safety updates

Google has implemented a new privacy policy regarding its ‘Personal Intelligence’ features, which integrate the Gemini chatbot and AI-driven search modes. Effective October 16, 2026, the policy allows data from Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos to be used for personalized advertising if users opt into these AI features. This change represents a departure from a 2021 commitment to not use such content for ad targeting. Google has clarified that the data usage occurs only when users actively link these services through the opt-in process. ~~Under~~ Following these ~~terms, information extracted from connected apps—such as hotel booking details from an email—can be used~~ changes, a recent update to ~~influence~~ the ~~personalized ads a user sees. This includes summaries, excerpts,~~ privacy terms briefly included an exception for Gmail, Google Drive, and ~~inferences drawn from emails or photos. The company maintains~~ Google Photos that ~~advertisers do not receive direct access~~ could have allowed personal data to private files or personally identifiable information, such as names or email addresses, and that sensitive categories like health, race, religion, or sexual orientation remain restricted from ad targeting. Users can manage these permissions through be used for personalized advertising via AI-powered personalization. While the ~~Data & Privacy section~~ specific version of ~~their~~ the policy allowing this usage is no longer accessible, it remains unclear if Google ~~Account by adjusting Personalization settings and disconnecting relevant services. However,~~ permanently retracted the change or simply removed the version from public view. Separately, Google ~~has noted that disconnecting these services may not delete information that has already been stored~~ announced a redesign of its advertising policies regarding child safety. Starting January 11, 2027, the policy on child sexual abuse and exploitation will be renamed ‘Child Safety’ and moved into a standalone category. The new structure will utilize two penalty tiers: severe violations involving sexualization or exploitation will result in ~~Search Services History.~~ immediate and permanent account termination, while other violations involving non-sexual content that could be misused will trigger a minimum seven-day warning period.

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