The Google Privacy Policy is the official document that outlines how Google collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal data when you use their services. It applies across all Google apps, platforms, and devices, including Google Search, YouTube, Chrome, Gmail, Maps, and Android. 📊 What Data Google Collects
Google gathers different types of information depending on how you interact with their services:
Things you create or provide: This includes your name, email address, phone number, payment details, emails you write, and photos you upload.
Your activity: Google tracks your search queries, videos you watch on YouTube, ads you interact with, websites you visit using Google services, and your call/message logs.
Device and app info: They log data about your specific device, operating system, unique identifiers, mobile network, and app performance.
Your location data: Google tracks your location using GPS, IP addresses, sensor data, and nearby Wi-Fi access points or cell towers to offer relevant search results and ads. ⚙️ Why Google Uses This Data
Google uses the collected information to power and optimize its ecosystem:
Service delivery: Maintaining core functionalities like maps navigation or search results.
Personalisation: Customising your experience with relevant product recommendations and targeted ads.
Safety and improvement: Protecting users against security threats and developing new tools or technologies. Google Privacy Policy