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Google Chrome legal documents, explained

We fetch the public Terms and Privacy pages below, write a short briefing in everyday language, and record a change when the text moves.

What the documents say

Privacy Policy

Checked October 27, 2026 · Read the source

Google Chrome's privacy policy explains how the company collects and uses your information when you use its services. It emphasizes that you have control over your data, including options to manage, export, or delete it. Google collects various types of information to improve its services and provide personalized experiences, but you can adjust your privacy settings to limit data collection.

  • Google collects information to enhance user experience and improve services.
  • You can manage your privacy settings through your Google Account and the Privacy Checkup tool.
  • Data collected includes your activity, location, and device information.
  • You can choose to browse in private mode to keep your activity hidden from others.
  • Google does not share personal information with advertisers without your consent.
  • You have the option to delete or export your information at any time.

Terms of Service

Checked October 27, 2026 · Read the source

Google's Terms of Service outline the relationship between you and Google when using their services. By using their services, you agree to follow their rules and respect the rights of others. You retain ownership of any content you create, but you grant Google permission to use it to improve their services. If you're under a certain age, you need parental permission to create an account.

  • You must agree to Google's terms to use their services.
  • You can create a Google Account if you're of the required age, with parental permission if not.
  • You own the content you create but allow Google to use it to enhance their services.
  • Google may change their services and will notify you of significant changes.
  • You must respect others' rights and not misuse Google's services.

Change history

Terms of Service low

The heading now includes the word 'close', which may indicate a change in how users navigate the document.

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Privacy Policy low

The order of the headings has been modified, which may affect how users navigate the document.

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Privacy Policy medium

The effective date of the privacy policy has been pushed back to October 16, 2026.

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Privacy Policy medium

The effective date of the Privacy Policy has been postponed to October 1, 2026.

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Privacy Policy low

The phrasing about how Google uses your information to deliver services has been modified, but the overall message remains unchanged.

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Terms of Service low

The section 'Overview' has been moved to precede 'Privacy Policy' and 'Terms of Service'.

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Privacy Policy low

The term 'Overview' has been added before 'Privacy Policy' and 'Terms of Service'.

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Terms of Service low

The previous heading for account privacy has been removed.

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