What Google collects and how it uses it depends on how you use its services and manage privacy controls
Google says it collects information to provide better services to all users, from basic matters like which language you speak to more complex ones such as which ads you will find most useful, the people who matter most to you online, or which YouTube videos you might like. It adds that the information collected, and how it is used, depends on how you use the services and how you manage your privacy controls.
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We collect information to provide better services to all our users
The information Google collects, and how that information is used, depends on how you use our services and how you manage your privacy controls.
Qualifications & exceptions
Varies with your use of the services and your privacy-control settings.
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When you are not signed in, Google stores data with identifiers tied to your browser, app or device
Google says it also collects and uses data that is not associated with your account. When you are not signed in to a Google Account, it stores what it collects with unique identifiers tied to the browser, application or device you are using. Google gives as examples maintaining your preferences across browsing sessions, such as your preferred language, or whether to show you more relevant search results or ads based on your activity across devices.
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Google also collects and uses data that is not associated with your account.
when you’re not signed in to a Google Account, we store the information we collect with
This allows us to do things like maintain your preferences across browsing sessions, such as your preferred language or whether to show you more relevant search results or ads based on your activity across devices.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies when you are not signed in to a Google Account.
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The linked explanations of "unique identifiers" and "device" are not supplied here, so the card cannot say exactly what they cover.
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Creating a Google Account means providing your name and a password; phone number and payment information are optional
When you create a Google Account you provide personal information that includes your name and a password. You can also choose to add a phone number or payment information. Even without being signed in, you might choose to give Google information such as an email address, to communicate with Google or receive updates about its services.
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you provide us with
that includes your name and a password. You can also choose to add a
to your account. Even if you aren’t signed in to a Google Account, you might choose to provide us with information — like an email address to communicate with Google or receive updates about our services.
Qualifications & exceptions
Phone number and payment information are described as choices you can add.
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Google collects content you create, upload or receive from others, such as email, photos, videos and docs
Google says it also collects the content you create, upload, or receive from others when using its services. Its examples are email you write and receive, photos and videos you save, docs and spreadsheets you create, and comments you make on YouTube videos.
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We also collect the content you create, upload, or receive from others when using our services. This includes things like email you write and receive, photos and videos you save, docs and spreadsheets you create, and comments you make on YouTube videos.
Qualifications & exceptions
The examples are illustrative ("things like").
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Google collects information about the apps, browsers and devices you use, including IP address and crash reports
Google collects information about the apps, browsers and devices you use to access its services, which it says helps it provide features like automatic product updates and dimming your screen if your battery runs low. The information includes unique identifiers, browser type and settings, device type and settings, operating system, mobile network information including carrier name and phone number, and application version number. Google also collects information about how those apps, browsers and devices interact with its services, including IP address, crash reports, system activity, and the date, time and referrer URL of your request.
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We collect information about the apps, browsers, and
browser type and settings, device type and settings, operating system, mobile network information including carrier name and phone number, and application version number
We also collect information about the interaction of your apps, browsers, and devices with our services, including
crash reports, system activity, and the date, time, and
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to apps, browsers and devices used to access Google services.
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Android devices with Google apps periodically send device, connection and installed-app information to Google
Google says it collects device information when a Google service on your device contacts its servers, for example when you install an app from the Play Store or a service checks for automatic updates. If you use an Android device with Google apps, the device periodically contacts Google servers to provide information about the device and its connection to Google services. This includes device type and carrier name, crash reports, which apps you have installed and, depending on your device settings, other information about how you are using your Android device.
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We collect this information when a Google service on your device contacts our servers — for example, when you install an app from the Play Store or when a service checks for automatic updates.
your device periodically contacts Google servers to provide information about your device and connection to our services.
crash reports, which apps you've installed, and, depending on your device settings,
Qualifications & exceptions
Android part applies to Android devices with Google apps.
The "other information" depends on your device settings.
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Google collects your activity in its services, such as searches, videos watched, purchases and contacts
Google collects information about your activity in its services, which it uses to do things like recommend a YouTube video you might like. The activity it says it may collect includes terms you search for, videos you watch, views and interactions with content and ads, media from your interactions, purchase activity, people with whom you communicate or share content, activity on third-party sites and apps that use its services, and Chrome browsing history you have synced with your Google Account.
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We collect information about your activity in our services, which we use to do things like recommend a YouTube video you might like. The activity information we collect may include:
Stated as what the activity information "may include", not a complete list.
Chrome history is included only if synced with your Google Account.
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The linked footnotes that explain several of these items (for example views and interactions, media, third-party activity) are not supplied here, so the card cannot say what they cover in detail.
If you use Google services for calls or messages, Google may collect call and message log information
If you use Google services to make and receive calls or send and receive messages, Google says it may collect call and message log information, such as your phone number, calling-party and receiving-party numbers, forwarding numbers, sender and recipient email address, time and date of calls and messages, duration of calls, routing information, and types and volumes of calls and messages. The passage describes log information, not the content of calls or messages.
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we may collect call and message log information like your phone number, calling-party number, receiving-party number, forwarding numbers, sender and recipient email address, time and date of calls and messages, duration of calls, routing information, and types and volumes of calls and messages.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies if you use Google services to make or receive calls or send or receive messages.
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The passage does not say whether call or message content is collected; content is addressed elsewhere.
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Google collects location information from GPS, IP address, your activity and nearby devices when you use its services
Google says it collects location information when you use its services, which helps it offer features like driving directions, search results for things near you, and ads based on your location. Depending on the products you use and the settings you choose, it may use different types of location information: GPS and other sensor data from your device, IP address, activity on Google services (such as searches or places you label like home or work), and information about things near your device, such as Wi-Fi access points, cell towers and Bluetooth-enabled devices.
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We collect location information when you use our services, which helps us offer features like driving directions, search results for things near you, and ads based on your location.
Depending on the products you’re using and settings you choose, Google may use different types of location information
Which types of location data are used depends on the products you use and the settings you choose.
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The linked explanations of sensor data, activity on Google services, places you label, and things near your device are not supplied here, so the card cannot say more about them.
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Google also collects information about you from public sources, trusted partners and advertising and research partners
Google says that in some circumstances it also collects information about you from publicly accessible sources, for example indexing a local newspaper article that contains your name, which Search may display to people who search for your name. It may also collect information about you from trusted partners: directory services that provide business information, marketing partners that provide information about potential customers of its business services, and security partners that provide information to protect against abuse. It also receives information from partners to provide advertising and research services on their behalf.
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In some circumstances, Google also collects information about you from
For example, if your name appears in your local newspaper, Google’s Search engine may index that article and display it to other people if they search for your name.
We may also collect information about you from trusted partners, such as directory services who provide us with business information to be displayed on Google’s services, marketing partners who provide us with information about potential customers of our business services, and security partners who provide us with information to
We also receive information from partners to provide
Qualifications & exceptions
Stated as "in some circumstances" and with examples.
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The linked explanations of publicly accessible sources, protecting against abuse, and advertising and research services are not supplied here.
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Google collects and stores information using cookies, pixel tags, local storage, databases and server logs
Google says it uses various technologies to collect and store information, including cookies, pixel tags, local storage (such as browser web storage or application data caches), databases and server logs.
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We use various technologies to collect and store information, including
The technologies are listed with "including", so the list is not exhaustive.
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The linked explanations of each technology are not supplied here.
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You can manage information that sites and apps using Google services, like Google Analytics, may share with Google
Google says you can manage information that websites and apps using Google services, like Google Analytics, may share with Google when you visit or interact with their services.
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Manage information that websites and apps using Google services, like Google Analytics, may share with Google when you visit or interact with their services.
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The linked pages for these tools and settings are not supplied here, so the card cannot say what they offer beyond this description.
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Browser settings can show when Google sets a cookie or block cookies, but Google services rely on cookies to function
Google says there are other ways to control the information it collects whether or not you are signed in. You can configure your browser to indicate when Google has set a cookie in your browser, and to block all cookies from a specific domain or all domains. Google adds that its services rely on cookies to function properly, for things like remembering your language preferences.
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There are other ways to control the information Google collects whether or not you’re signed in to a Google Account, including:
Browser settings: For example, you can configure your browser to indicate when Google has set a
in your browser. You can also configure your browser to block all cookies from a specific domain or all domains. But remember that our services
, for things like remembering your language preferences.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies whether or not you are signed in to a Google Account.
Google says its services rely on cookies to function properly.
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The linked explanation of how services rely on cookies is not supplied here, so the card cannot say which features are affected when cookies are blocked.
Device-level settings, such as Android location settings, may control what information Google collects
Google says your device may have controls that determine what information Google collects; for example, you can modify location settings on your Android device.
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Device-level settings: Your device may have controls that determine what information we collect.
you can
on your Android device.
Qualifications & exceptions
Depends on what controls your device offers.
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Identifiers include name, password, phone number, address and device identifiers; some services accept a government ID
In the category table, Google lists identifiers and similar information such as your name and password, phone number, and address, as well as unique identifiers tied to the browser, application, or device you are using. It adds that some Google services, like YouTube Studio, provide the option to submit a valid ID (such as a passport or driver’s license) to verify your identity to use additional features.
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Identifiers and similar information such as your
and password, phone number, and address, as well as
tied to the browser, application, or device you’re using. Some Google services like
provide the option to submit a valid ID (such as a passport or driver’s license) to verify your identity to use additional features.
Qualifications & exceptions
Submitting a valid ID is described as an option offered by some services to use additional features.
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The linked pages for YouTube Studio ID verification and unique identifiers are not supplied here.
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Demographic information includes age, gender and language; optional features can add gender identity or race
In the category table, Google lists demographic information, such as your age, gender and language. It says that if you choose to use optional features like YouTube Creator Demographics, you can also provide additional information, like your gender identity or race and ethnicity.
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Demographic information, such as your
If you choose to use optional features like
, you can also provide additional information, like your gender identity or race and ethnicity.
Qualifications & exceptions
Gender identity and race and ethnicity are described as additional information you can provide if you choose optional features like YouTube Creator Demographics.
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The linked YouTube Creator Demographics page is not supplied here.
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Commercial information includes payment information and a history of your purchases on Google’s services
In the category table, Google lists commercial information such as your payment information and a history of purchases you make on Google’s services.
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Commercial information such as your
and a history of
you make on Google’s services.
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The linked pages for this category are not supplied here, so the card cannot say more than the category description.
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Biometric information, such as fingerprints in product development studies, is collected if you choose to provide it
In the category table, Google lists biometric information if you choose to provide it, such as fingerprints in Google’s product development studies.
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Biometric information if you choose to provide it, such as fingerprints in Google’s product development studies.
Qualifications & exceptions
Only if you choose to provide it.
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Internet and network activity includes search terms, ad interactions, synced Chrome history and third-party activity
In the category table, Google lists internet, network, and other activity information such as your search terms; views and interactions with content and ads; Chrome browsing history you have synced with your Google Account; information about the interaction of your apps, browsers, and devices with its services (like IP address, crash reports, and system activity); and activity on third-party sites and apps that use its services. It says you can review and control activity data stored in your Google Account in My Activity.
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Internet, network, and other activity information such as your search terms; views and interactions with content and ads; Chrome browsing history you’ve
information about the interaction of your apps, browsers, and devices with our services (like IP address, crash reports, and system activity); and activity on third-party sites and apps that use our services.
You can review and control activity data stored in your Google Account in
Qualifications & exceptions
Chrome history is included only if synced with your Google Account.
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The linked pages for this category are not supplied here, so the card cannot say more than the category description.
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Geolocation data can include precise location, such as GPS data, depending in part on device and account settings
In the category table, Google lists geolocation data, such as may be determined by GPS, IP address, and other data from sensors on or around your device, depending in part on your device and account settings. Depending on these settings, this may include precise location data, for example GPS data for Android features like navigation or finding your phone.
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Geolocation data, such as may be determined by GPS, IP address, and other data from sensors on or around your device, depending in part on your device and account settings.
Depending on these settings, this may include precise location data, for example GPS data for Android features like navigation or finding your phone.
Qualifications & exceptions
Depends in part on your device and account settings.
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Audio, electronic and visual information includes media such as images, files, audio and video from your interactions
In the category table, Google lists audio, electronic, visual, and similar information, including media (like images, files, audio and video) from your interactions.
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Audio, electronic, visual, and similar information, including
Applies if you use Google services to send and receive messages.
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The linked pages for this category are not supplied here, so the card cannot say more than the category description.
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Health information, such as medical history, vital signs and health metrics, is collected if you choose to provide it
In the category table, Google lists health information if you choose to provide it, such as your medical history, vital signs and health metrics (like blood glucose levels), and other similar information related to your physical or mental health, in the course of using Google services that offer health-related features, such as the Google Health Studies app, Fitbit, or Pixel devices.
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Health information if you choose to provide it, such as your medical history, vital signs and health metrics (like blood glucose levels), and other
in the course of using Google services that offer health-related features, such as the
Qualifications & exceptions
Only if you choose to provide it, in the course of using Google services that offer health-related features.
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The linked explanation of similar information related to your physical or mental health is not supplied here.
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Professional, employment and education information includes what you provide or your organization maintains
In the category table, Google lists professional, employment, and education information, such as information you provide or that is maintained through an organization using Google services at which you study or work.
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Professional, employment, and education information, such as information
or that is maintained through an organization using Google services at which you study or work.
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Other information includes content you create, upload or receive, which Google Dashboard helps you manage
In the category table, Google lists other information you create or provide, such as the content you create, upload, or receive (like photos and videos or emails, docs and spreadsheets), and says Google Dashboard allows you to manage information associated with specific products.
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Other information you create or provide, such as the content you create, upload, or receive (like photos and videos or emails, docs and spreadsheets).
allows you to manage information associated with specific products.
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Key terms define an algorithm, an application data cache and browser web storage, including local storage
Google defines an algorithm as a process or set of rules followed by a computer in performing problem-solving operations. An application data cache is a data repository on a device that can, for example, enable a web application to run without an internet connection and improve performance by loading content faster. Browser web storage enables websites to store data in a browser on a device; in "local storage" mode it lets data be stored across sessions, retrievable even after a browser is closed and reopened.
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A process or set of rules followed by a computer in performing problem-solving operations.
An application data cache is a data repository on a device.
enable a web application to run without an internet connection and improve the performance of the application by enabling faster loading of content.
Browser web storage enables websites to store data in a browser on a device. When used in "local storage" mode, it enables data to be stored across sessions. This makes data retrievable even after a browser has been closed and reopened.
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Cookies let a site recognize your browser; you can refuse them, but some features may not function properly
In its key terms, Google defines a cookie as a small file containing a string of characters that is sent to your computer when you visit a website; when you visit again, it allows the site to recognize your browser. Cookies may store user preferences and other information. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent, but some website features or services may not function properly without cookies.
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A cookie is a small file containing a string of characters that is sent to your computer when you visit a website. When you visit the site again, the cookie allows that site to recognize your browser. Cookies may store user preferences and other information. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some website features or services may not function properly without cookies.
Qualifications & exceptions
Refusing cookies may affect how some website features or services function.
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The linked pages on how Google uses cookies and data on partner sites are not supplied here.
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A "device" is any computer that can access Google services, including desktops, tablets, smart speakers and smartphones
In its key terms, Google defines a device as a computer that can be used to access Google services, and says desktop computers, tablets, smart speakers, and smartphones are all considered devices. Wherever the policy refers to devices, this definition applies.
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A device is a computer that can be used to access Google services. For example, desktop computers, tablets, smart speakers, and smartphones are all considered devices.
Qualifications & exceptions
The examples are illustrative.
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An IP address can often identify the location from which a device is connecting to the Internet
In its key terms, Google explains that every device connected to the Internet is assigned an Internet protocol (IP) address, usually assigned in geographic blocks, and that an IP address can often be used to identify the location from which a device is connecting to the Internet.
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Every device connected to the Internet is assigned a number known as an Internet protocol (IP) address. These numbers are usually assigned in geographic blocks. An IP address can often be used to identify the location from which a device is connecting to the Internet.
Qualifications & exceptions
Stated as "often", not always.
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A pixel tag tracks activity such as page views or email opens; a referrer URL shows the last page the browser visited
In its key terms, Google defines a pixel tag as a technology placed on a website or within the body of an email for the purpose of tracking certain activity, such as views of a website or when an email is opened, often used in combination with cookies. A referrer URL is information transmitted to a destination webpage by a web browser, typically when you click a link to that page, and contains the URL of the last webpage the browser visited.
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A pixel tag is a type of technology placed on a website or within the body of an email for the purpose of tracking certain activity, such as views of a website or when an email is opened. Pixel tags are often used in combination with cookies.
A Referrer URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is information transmitted to a destination webpage by a web browser, typically when you click a link to that page. The Referrer URL contains the URL of the last webpage the browser visited.
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Sensitive personal information relates to topics such as medical facts, race or ethnicity, beliefs or sexuality
In its key terms, Google defines sensitive personal information as a particular category of personal information relating to topics such as confidential medical facts, racial or ethnic origins, political or religious beliefs, or sexuality. This is the term used in the statement that Google asks for explicit consent to share sensitive personal information.
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This is a particular category of personal information relating to topics such as confidential medical facts, racial or ethnic origins, political or religious beliefs, or sexuality.
Qualifications & exceptions
The topics are given with "such as" and are not an exhaustive list.
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Google’s servers automatically record page requests, including IP address, browser type, language, time and cookie IDs
In its key terms, Google says that like most websites, its servers automatically record the page requests made when you visit its sites. These server logs typically include your web request, Internet Protocol address, browser type, browser language, the date and time of your request, and one or more cookies that may uniquely identify your browser. It gives a sample log entry for a search for "cars" showing an IP address assigned by the user’s ISP, the date and time of the query, the requested URL including the search query, the browser and operating system, and a unique cookie ID assigned to the computer the first time it visited Google.
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Like most websites, our servers automatically record the page requests made when you visit our sites. These “server logs” typically include your web request, Internet Protocol address, browser type, browser language, the date and time of your request, and one or more cookies that may uniquely identify your browser.
A typical log entry for a search for “cars” looks like this:
is the Internet Protocol address assigned to the user by the user’s ISP.
is the date and time of the query.
is the requested URL, including the search query.
is the browser and operating system being used.
is the unique cookie ID assigned to this particular computer the first time it visited Google.
Qualifications & exceptions
Server logs "typically" include these items.
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The sample entry’s cookie ID differs by one character between the entry itself (...e969) and its explanation (...a969) in the source text; the card does not resolve this.
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Unique identifiers can identify a browser, app or device and serve security, syncing, preferences and personalized ads
In its key terms, Google defines a unique identifier as a string of characters that can be used to uniquely identify a browser, app, or device, and says different identifiers vary in how permanent they are, whether users can reset them, and how they can be accessed. They can be used for various purposes, including security and fraud detection, syncing services such as your email inbox, remembering your preferences, and providing personalized advertising. For example, identifiers stored in cookies help sites display content in your preferred language. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
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A unique identifier is a string of characters that can be used to uniquely identify a browser, app, or device. Different identifiers vary in how permanent they are, whether they can be reset by users, and how they can be accessed.
Unique identifiers can be used for various purposes, including security and fraud detection, syncing services such as your email inbox, remembering your preferences, and providing personalized advertising.
You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Qualifications & exceptions
The purposes are given with "including" and are not an exhaustive list.
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The linked pages are not supplied here, so the card cannot say what they contain.
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On other platforms, identifiers such as the Android Advertising ID or a phone’s IMEI recognize a device or app
In its key terms, Google says that on platforms other than browsers, unique identifiers are used to recognize a specific device or app on that device. For example, a unique identifier such as the Advertising ID is used to provide relevant advertising on Android devices and can be managed in your device’s settings. Unique identifiers may also be incorporated into a device by its manufacturer, such as the IMEI-number of a mobile phone; a device’s unique identifier can be used to customize the service to your device or analyze device issues related to Google’s services.
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On other platforms besides browsers, unique identifiers are used to recognize a specific device or app on that device. For example, a unique identifier such as the Advertising ID is used to provide relevant advertising on Android devices, and can be
in your device’s settings. Unique identifiers may also be incorporated into a device by its manufacturer (sometimes called a universally unique ID or UUID), such as the IMEI-number of a mobile phone. For example, a device’s unique identifier can be used to customize our service to your device or analyze device issues related to our services.
Qualifications & exceptions
The Advertising ID can be managed in your device’s settings.
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The linked pages are not supplied here, so the card cannot say what they contain.
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Third-party sites and apps that integrate Google services share information with Google in any browser or mode
Under the explanation of activity on third-party sites and apps that use Google services, Google says websites and apps that integrate Google services like ads and analytics share information with Google. It says this information is shared regardless of which browser or browser mode you use; for example, although Incognito mode in Chrome can help keep your browsing private from other people who use your device, third-party sites and apps that integrate Google’s services still share information with Google when you visit them. It points to a page on ways to control the information shared.
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Websites and apps that integrate Google services like ads and analytics share information with us.
This information is shared regardless of which browser or browser mode you use. For example, although Incognito mode in Chrome can help keep your browsing private from other people who use your device, third party sites and apps that integrate our services still share information with Google when you visit them.
about some of the ways you can control the information that is shared when you visit or interact with sites and apps that use Google services.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to websites and apps that integrate Google services like ads and analytics.
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The linked pages are not supplied here, so the card cannot say what they contain.
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"Android devices with Google apps" include phones, cameras, vehicles, wearables and TVs sold by Google or its partners
Google explains that Android devices with Google apps include devices sold by Google or one of its partners, and include phones, cameras, vehicles, wearables, and televisions. These devices use Google Play Services and other pre-installed apps that include services like Gmail, Maps, your phone’s camera and phone dialer, text-to-speech conversion, keyboard input, and security features.
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Android devices with Google apps include devices sold by Google or one of our partners and include phones, cameras, vehicles, wearables, and televisions. These devices use Google Play Services and other pre-installed apps that include services like Gmail, Maps, your phone’s camera and phone dialer, text-to-speech conversion, keyboard input, and security features.
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With Google Location services on Android, your device sends location, sensor, cell tower and Wi-Fi data
Google says that if you use Google’s Location services on Android, it can improve the performance of apps that rely on your location, like Google Maps. When you use Google’s Location services, your device sends information to Google about its location, sensors (like accelerometer), and nearby cell towers and Wi-Fi access points (like MAC address and signal strength), which all help determine your location. You can use your device settings to enable Google Location services.
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If you use Google’s Location services on Android, we can improve the performance of apps that rely on your location, like Google Maps. If you use Google’s Location services, your device sends information to Google about its location, sensors (like accelerometer), and nearby cell towers and Wi-Fi access points (like MAC address and signal strength). All these things help to determine your location. You can use your device settings to enable Google Location services.
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Applies if you use Google’s Location services on Android; you can enable them in your device settings.
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When your device detects an activation command like "Hey Google", Google records your voice plus a few seconds before
As an example of media collected from your interactions, Google says you can interact with many Google services using your device’s microphone or camera, or by uploading multimedia like files, images, screenshots, audio, and video. When your device detects an audio activation command, like "Hey Google," Google records your voice and audio plus a few seconds before the activation.
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you can interact with many Google services using your device’s microphone or camera, or by uploading multimedia like files, images, screenshots, audio, and video.
When your device detects an audio activation command, like “Hey Google,” Google records your voice and audio plus a few seconds before the activation.
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Applies when the device detects an audio activation command.
Data Access & Collection · Company practice
Google may collect publicly available information to train its AI models and may index business information it finds
As an example of collecting from publicly accessible sources, Google says it may collect information that is publicly available online or from other public sources to help train Google’s AI models and build products and features like Google Translate, Gemini Apps, and Cloud AI capabilities. Or, if your business’s information appears on a website, it may index and display it on Google services.
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we may collect information that’s publicly available online or from other public sources to help train Google’s AI models and build products and features like Google Translate, Gemini Apps, and Cloud AI capabilities.
if your business’s information appears on a website, we may index and display it on Google services.
Qualifications & exceptions
Stated as examples of what Google "may" collect from public sources.
Blocking the "lbcs" cookie would stop Google Docs working as expected, since it lets you open many Docs in one browser
As an example of services that rely on cookies to function properly, Google says it uses a cookie called "lbcs" that makes it possible for you to open many Google Docs in one browser, and that blocking this cookie would prevent Google Docs from working as expected.
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we use a cookie called ‘lbcs’ that makes it possible for you to open many Google Docs in one browser. Blocking this cookie would prevent Google Docs from working as expected.
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Device sensors such as an accelerometer or gyroscope can be used to understand location and movement
Google says your device may have sensors that can be used to better understand your location and movement. For example, an accelerometer can be used to determine your speed and a gyroscope to figure out your direction of travel.
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Your device may have sensors that can be used to better understand your location and movement. For example, an accelerometer can be used to determine your speed and a gyroscope to figure out your direction of travel.
Qualifications & exceptions
Depends on whether your device has such sensors.
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Data Access & Collection · Context
Calls and messages services include Voice, Meet, Gmail, Chat, Duo and Fi
Google lists examples of services used to make and receive calls or send and receive messages: Google Voice (calls, text messages and voicemail), Google Meet (video calls), Gmail (email), Google Chat (messages), Google Duo (video calls and messages), and Google Fi (a phone plan). These are the services whose call and message log information the policy says Google may collect.
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Examples of these services include:
Google Voice, for making and receiving calls, sending text messages, and managing voicemail
Google Meet, for making and receiving video calls
Gmail, for sending and receiving emails
Google Chat, for sending and receiving messages
Google Duo, for making and receiving video calls and sending and receiving messages
Google Fi, for a phone plan
Qualifications & exceptions
Given as examples of these services.
Data Access & Collection · Company practice
Fitness products and apps such as Fitbit collect data you provide plus metrics like heart rate and sleep
Google says that if you use fitness products and apps it offers, such as Fitbit, Pixel Watch, Nest or Google Fit, it collects data you provide, like your height and weight. It also collects information from these apps and devices, such as your sleep patterns, heart rate, skin temperature, calories burned, and steps taken.
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If you use fitness products and apps we offer, such as Fitbit, Pixel Watch, Nest or Google Fit, we collect data you provide, like your height and weight. We also collect information from these apps and devices, such as your sleep patterns, heart rate, skin temperature, calories burned, and steps taken.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies if you use the fitness products and apps Google offers.
The examples are introduced with "such as" and are not exhaustive.
Data Access & Collection · Company practice
Your Chrome browsing history is saved to your account only if you have enabled Chrome synchronization
Google says your Chrome browsing history is only saved to your account if you have enabled Chrome synchronization with your Google Account.
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Your Chrome browsing history is only saved to your account if you’ve enabled Chrome synchronization with your Google Account.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies only if you have enabled Chrome synchronization with your Google Account.
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Google collects ad views and interactions for aggregated advertiser reports and may measure mouse movement over an ad
As an example of views and interactions with content and ads, Google says it collects information about views and interactions with ads so it can provide aggregated reports to advertisers, like telling them whether it served their ad on a page and whether the ad was likely seen by a viewer. It may also measure other interactions, such as how you move your mouse over an ad or if you interact with the page on which the ad appears.
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we collect information about views and interactions with ads so we can provide aggregated reports to advertisers, like telling them whether we served their ad on a page and whether the ad was likely seen by a viewer. We may also measure other interactions, such as how you move your mouse over an ad or if you interact with the page on which the ad appears.
Qualifications & exceptions
Reports to advertisers are described as aggregated.