Google policy lets connected Gmail and Photos data inform ads
Original title: Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads
As of October 16, linking Drive, Gmail, or Photos to Personal Intelligence can also feed personalized ads.
Google changed its privacy policy so data from Drive, Gmail, or Google Photos can be used for personalized ads if a user makes that data available to other Google services that support ads. Android Authority spotted the change. Connecting those services to AI Mode and Search through Personal Intelligence can therefore shape ads, while Google says advertisers do not receive the raw files or name and email. Users can disconnect apps or turn off Personalized Recommendations.
Unconfirmed: Whether a given account is affected depends on settings; the report describes policy language, not measured ad changes.
- The added clause took effect as of October 16, according to the report.
- Search or Gemini Apps may access Photos and Workspace data such as Gmail and Drive when the user allows it.
- Google says it will not target ads on race, sexual orientation, religion, or health.
- Controls are Search’s Personal Intelligence connections and the Search Services Personalization settings.
- 1.Disconnect Drive, Gmail, or Photos from Search Personal Intelligence if ads should not use that data.
- 2.Disable Personalized Recommendations in Search Services Personalization settings.
From the original article
2 min read at theverge.com
Google has updated its privacy policy in a way that could mean you'll start seeing targeted ads based on your personal data if you're using personalized AI features. The update, spotted by Android Authority, adds an exception to its promise about not using your Drive, Gmail, or Google Photos for personalized ads.
By Jess Weatherbed · theverge.com
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