The Google Privacy Policy is the official document outlining how Google LLC collects, uses, protects, and allows you to manage your personal information across all of its applications, websites, devices, and platforms. 1. Data Google Collects
Google gathers information to build better, faster, and more personalized services. This includes:
Things you create or provide: Accounts details, names, phone numbers, emails you write, photos you upload, and documents you save.
Your activity: Your search terms, videos you watch on YouTube, ads you interact with, websites you visit using Google tools, and your purchase history.
Device and location data: Your device type, operating system, IP address, GPS data, and nearby Wi-Fi or Bluetooth access points. 2. Why Google Uses Your Data
The collected information is processed for several primary reasons:
Service maintenance: Delivering core functions like Map routes, Search inquiries, and video streaming.
Personalization: Recommending content tailor-made to your preferences on YouTube and Google Search.
Ad targeting: Customizing marketing promotions based on your activity and general location.
Security monitoring: Detecting and preventing security threats, fraud, spam, or technical glitches. 3. Your Privacy Controls
Google provides interactive, user-facing dashboards allowing you to change what data is stored: Google Privacy Policy