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Google adds exceptions to privacy policy to use Gmail and Google Photos data for ads; how to opt out

Google adds exceptions to privacy policy to use Gmail and Google Photos data for ads; how to opt out
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Google updated its privacy policy to clarify that data from Gmail and Photos is used for ad personalization when access is granted, citing the Personal Intelligence feature.

Key points

  • •An exception clause was added stating that data from Gmail and Photos is used for ad personalization when access is granted to Search or Gemini.
  • •The change is driven by the implementation of the 'Personal Intelligence' feature.
  • •Even if integration is disabled, data remaining in search history is not deleted.
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