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First readings and wording changes we could quote — the same items that appear on News.
Updated · Cookie notice
We quoted 3 wording changes below. The grade moved from B to C.
Wording we could quote
Changed
Tracking you across apps
Was
“Similar technologies, including unique identifiers used to identify an app or device, pixel tags, and local storage, can perform the same function.”
Now
“The ‘NID’ cookie can be used to show ads in Google services for signed-out users... The ‘IDE’ and ‘id’ cookies are used to show Google ads on non-Google sites.”
Appeared
Indefinite retention
“The ‘IDE,’ and ‘id’ cookies last for 13 months in the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, and the United Kingdom (UK), and 24 months everywhere else.”
Appeared
Cookie consent that favors Accept
“But note that even if cookies are removed or disabled in your browser, Google may use cookie-based information or other advertising technologies to personalize ads unless you change your ads settings...”
Oct 2, 2026 · C
Updated · Privacy policy
We quoted 4 wording changes below. The grade moved from C to B.
Wording we could quote
Changed
Tracking you across apps
Was
“For example, if you search for “mountain bikes,” you may see ads for sports equipment on YouTube. Depending on your account settings, your activity on other sites and apps may be associated with your personal information in order to improve Google’s services and the ads delivered by Google.”
Now
“Activity on third-party sites and apps that use our services”
Changed
Indefinite retention
Was
“And some data we retain for longer periods of time when necessary for legitimate business or legal purposes, such as security, fraud and abuse prevention, or financial record-keeping.”
Now
“Because of this, there may be delays between when you delete something and when copies are deleted from our active and backup systems.”
Changed
Location or sensitive-data over-collection
Was
“Depending on these settings, this may include precise location data, for example GPS data for Android features like navigation or finding your phone.”
Now
“Geolocation data, such as may be determined by GPS, IP address, and other data from sensors on or around your device... precise location data”
No longer quoted
Health or fitness data used beyond care
“Health information if you choose to provide it, such as your medical history, vital signs and health metrics (like blood glucose levels)... in the course of using Google services that offer health-related features, such as the Google Health Studies app, Fitbit, or Pixel devices.”
Oct 2, 2026 · B
Updated · Privacy policy
We quoted 6 wording changes below. The current grade is C.
Wording we could quote
Changed
Tracking you across apps
Was
“We may use the information we collect across our services and across your devices for the purposes described above.”
Now
“For example, if you search for “mountain bikes,” you may see ads for sports equipment on YouTube. Depending on your account settings, your activity on other sites and apps may be associated with your personal information in order to improve Google’s services and the ads delivered by Google.”
Changed
Location or sensitive-data over-collection
Was
“Geolocation data... this may include precise location data, for example GPS data for Android features like navigation...”
Now
“Depending on these settings, this may include precise location data, for example GPS data for Android features like navigation or finding your phone.”
Changed
Indefinite retention
Was
“Some data you can delete whenever you like... We’ll keep this data in your Google Account until you remove it or choose to have it removed.”
Now
“And some data we retain for longer periods of time when necessary for legitimate business or legal purposes, such as security, fraud and abuse prevention, or financial record-keeping.”
No longer quoted
Difficult or incomplete deletion
“When you delete data, we follow a deletion process... there may be delays between when you delete something and when copies are deleted from our active and backup systems.”
No longer quoted
Cookie consent that favors Accept
“However, some website features or services may not function properly without cookies.”
Appeared
Health or fitness data used beyond care
“Health information if you choose to provide it, such as your medical history, vital signs and health metrics (like blood glucose levels)... in the course of using Google services that offer health-related features, such as the Google Health Studies app, Fitbit, or Pixel devices.”
Oct 1, 2026 · C
First reading · Privacy policy
Fineprint found 4 quoted privacy clauses that match the consumer rubric. This is a reading aid, not legal advice.
Sep 2, 2026 · D
First reading · Cookie notice
This document explains how Google uses cookies and similar technologies across its services and partner sites. It details how these tools help remember your preferences, keep your account secure, analyze how you interact with services, and deliver personalized advertising. By using Google's services, you are consenting to these various practices.
Sep 2, 2026 · F
First reading · Terms of use
This document outlines what you can expect from Google and what they expect from you when using their services. By agreeing, you grant Google broad rights to use your uploaded content, including for ads and new features. It also significantly limits Google's liability and applies across many of their products and services.
Sep 2, 2026 · F
