The Google Privacy Policy is the official document outlining how Google collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information. It applies to all consumer services offered by Google LLC, including Google Search, YouTube, Gmail, Google Maps, Chrome, and the Android operating system. Key Information Collected
Your Activity: Google tracks search terms, videos watched, interactions with ads, purchase history, and synced Chrome browsing data.
Content You Create: This includes emails you write, photos you save to the cloud, documents you create, and comments you leave on YouTube.
Device & Location Data: They collect unique device identifiers, browser types, IP addresses, and real-time location data through GPS or Wi-Fi. How Google Uses Data
Service Improvement: To provide personalized recommendations, deliver relevant search results, and auto-detect security threats like spam or malware.
Ad Personalization: Your data is used to show you targeted ads, though Google states they never sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Integration: Google combines information across your different devices and services to create a unified profile. Third-Party Data Sharing
Google will only share your identifiable personal information outside of the company under specific conditions: Google Privacy Policy