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Google quietly changes privacy policy so your Gmail and Photos could be used in targeted ads - Dexerto (www.dexerto.com)
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Google has updated its privacy policy to allow personal information from Gmail, Google Photos, and Drive to potentially be used for targeted advertising, raising new questions about how the company handles users’ private data.

The change, which took effect on October 16, introduces a significant exception to Google’s previous promise that it would not use content from these services to personalize advertisements.

As first spotted by Android Authority, the updated policy specifically affects users who connect their personal information to Google’s AI-powered services, including Search and Gemini.

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[–] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I already have a different email address. I just need an alternative to Google drive, and Google docs then, I can bail on Google forever. I'm so tired of Google doing evil and privacy invasive shit.

[–] LazyBaby@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Do you need the collaborative aspect of Google docs?

[–] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I use it for DnD a lot to take notes and share them with my group. Would be nice to find something with that functionality.

[–] LazyBaby@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 days ago

That's tough because it means convincing everyone to switch to it, whatever it is. I'd give proton drive a whirl. If you're mostly saving text documents, I don't think the limitations of the free tiers should even be an issue.