last modified: october 20, 2011 (view archived versions)
privacy policy applies of products, services , websites offered google inc. or subsidiaries or affiliated companies except postini (postini privacy policy). sometimes, may post product specific privacy notices or center materials explain our products in more detail.
if have questions privacy policy, please feel free contact through our website or write at
privacy matters
c/o google inc.
1600 amphitheatre parkway
mountain view, california, 94043
usa
information collect , how use it
may collect following types of information:
information provide – when sign google account, ask personal information. may combine information submit under account information other google services or third parties in order provide better experience , improve quality of our services. services, may give opportunity opt out of combining such information. can use google dashboard learn more information associated account. if using google services in conjunction google apps account, google provides such services in conjunction or on behalf of domain administrator. administrator have access account information including email. consult domain administrator’s privacy policy more information.
cookies – when visit google, send 1 or more cookies computer or other device. use cookies improve quality of our service, including storing user preferences, improving search results , ad selection, , tracking user trends, such how people search. google uses cookies in advertising services advertisers , publishers serve , manage ads across web , on google services.
log information – when access google services via browser, application or other client our servers automatically record information. these server logs may include information such web request, interaction service, internet protocol address, browser type, browser language, date , time of request , 1 or more cookies may uniquely identify browser or account.
user communications – when send email or other communications google, may retain communications in order process inquiries, respond requests , improve our services. when send , receive sms messages or 1 of our services provides sms functionality, may collect , maintain information associated messages, such phone number, wireless carrier associated phone number, content of message, , date , time of transaction. may use email address communicate our services.
affiliated google services on other sites – offer of our services on or through other web sites. personal information provide sites may sent google in order deliver service. process such information under privacy policy.
third party applications – google may make available third party applications, such gadgets or extensions, through services. information collected google when enable third party application processed under privacy policy. information collected third party application provider governed privacy policies.
location data – google offers location-enabled services, such google maps , latitude. if use services, google may receive information actual location (such gps signals sent mobile device) or information can used approximate location (such cell id).
unique application number – services, such google toolbar, include unique application number not associated account or you. number , information installation (e.g., operating system type, version number) may sent google when install or uninstall service or when service periodically contacts our servers (for example, request automatic updates software).
other sites – privacy policy applies google services only. not exercise control on sites displayed search results, sites include google applications, products or services, or links within our various services. these other sites may place own cookies or other files on computer, collect data or solicit personal information you.
in addition above, may use information collect to:
provide, maintain, protect, , improve our services (including advertising services) , develop new services; and
protect rights or property of google or our users.
if use information in manner different purpose collected, ask consent prior such use.
google processes personal information on our servers in united states of america , in other countries. in cases, process personal information outside own country.
choices
can use google dashboard review , control information stored in google account.
browsers set accept cookies, can reset browser refuse cookies or indicate when cookie being sent. however, google features , services may not function if cookies disabled.
google uses doubleclick advertising cookie on adsense partner sites , google services advertisers , publishers serve , manage ads across web. can view , manage ads preferences associated cookie accessing ads preferences manager. in addition, may choose opt out of doubleclick cookie @ time using doubleclick’s opt-out cookie.
information sharing
google shares personal information other companies or individuals outside of google in following limited circumstances:
have consent. require opt-in consent sharing of sensitive personal information.
provide such information our subsidiaries, affiliated companies or other trusted businesses or persons purpose of processing personal information on our behalf. require these parties agree process such information based on our instructions , in compliance privacy policy , other appropriate confidentiality , security measures.
have faith belief access, use, preservation or disclosure of such information reasonably necessary (a) satisfy applicable law, regulation, legal process or enforceable governmental request, (b) enforce applicable terms of service, including investigation of potential violations thereof, (c) detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues, or (d) protect against harm rights, property or safety of google, users or public required or permitted law.
if google becomes involved in merger, acquisition, or form of sale of or of assets, ensure confidentiality of personal information involved in such transactions , provide notice before personal information transferred , becomes subject different privacy policy.
information security
take appropriate security measures protect against unauthorized access or unauthorized alteration, disclosure or destruction of data. these include internal reviews of our data collection, storage , processing practices , security measures, including appropriate encryption , physical security measures guard against unauthorized access systems store personal data.
restrict access personal information google employees, contractors , agents need know information in order process on our behalf. these individuals bound confidentiality obligations , may subject discipline, including termination , criminal prosecution, if fail meet these obligations.
accessing , updating personal information
when use google services, make faith efforts provide access personal information , either correct data if inaccurate or delete such data @ request if not otherwise required retained law or legitimate business purposes. ask individual users identify , information requested accessed, corrected or removed before processing such requests, , may decline process requests unreasonably repetitive or systematic, require disproportionate technical effort, jeopardize privacy of others, or extremely impractical (for instance, requests concerning information residing on backup tapes), or access not otherwise required. in case provide information access , correction, perform service free of charge, except if doing require disproportionate effort. because of way maintain services, after delete information, residual copies may take period of time before deleted our active servers , may remain in our backup systems. please review service centers more information.
enforcement
google complies u.s.-eu safe harbor framework , u.s.-swiss safe harbor framework set forth u.s. department of commerce regarding collection, use, , retention of personal information european union member countries , switzerland. google has certified adheres safe harbor privacy principles of notice, choice, onward transfer, security, data integrity, access, , enforcement. learn more safe harbor program, , view google’s certification, please visit safe harbor website.
google regularly reviews compliance privacy policy. when receive formal written complaints, google’s policy contact complaining user regarding or concerns. cooperate appropriate regulatory authorities, including local data protection authorities, resolve complaints regarding transfer of personal data cannot resolved between google , individual.
changes privacy policy
please note privacy policy may change time time. not reduce rights under privacy policy without explicit consent. post privacy policy changes on page and, if changes significant, provide more prominent notice (including, services, email notification of privacy policy changes). keep prior versions of privacy policy in archive review.
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