Prynoid(@Prynoid):google updated its privacy policy on october 16. your gmail, drive, and photos can now inform ad targeting, if you’ve connected those apps to google search or gemini. Many people have. How to disconnect: Google Account → Data & privacy → Connected Content apps → turn off Note: data already collected may still be in your Search history after you disconnect. Google hasn’t clarified what that clears. A privacy promise with a new condition attached is a different promise.

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2026.10.27 20:35

google updated its privacy policy on october 16. your gmail, drive, and photos can now inform ad targeting, if you’ve connected those apps to google search or gemini. Many people have. How to disconnect: Google Account → Data & privacy → Connected Content apps → turn off Note: data already collected may still be in your Search history after you disconnect. Google hasn’t clarified what that clears. A privacy promise with a new condition attached is a different promise.