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Google’s New Privacy Exception Links Gmail Data to Your Ads

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Google Privacy Policy Update Allows Gmail, Photos Data for Ads
Independent sources: 4 · NewsLocker.com, NewPost 24, Gadget Review
Google's revised privacy policy links Gmail and Drive data to ad targeting when connected to AI features like Gemini or Search.
Independent sources: 3 · Gadget Review, Lifehacker, PetaPixel
Google’s updated policy states the company will not show personalized ads based on Drive, Gmail, or Google Photos content “unless you choose to make data from these services available to other Google services that support personalized ads.
Independent sources: 3 · Gadget Review, Lifehacker, PetaPixel
You can review and disconnect connected apps through your Google Account privacy settings.
Independent sources: 2 · Gadget Review, Lifehacker, Lifehacker
Under Personalization & activity , select Personalization settings , then click Manage Personalized Recommendations in Search Services .
Independent sources: 2 · Lifehacker, PetaPixel, Lifehacker
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