Google Family Link allows parents of children under 13 to create a Google Account for their child that is just like their own account, with access to most Google services, but with stronger privacy protections. Google’s terms state that many of its services allow users to interact with other trusted and untrusted users and to share information with others, for example, people with whom a user chooses to communicate or share content. The terms state that Google may use users’ personal information to provide third-party marketing, but disclose that it does not sell users’ personal information to third parties. Google’s terms also state that they won’t serve ads tailored to a child, meaning ads won’t be based on a child’s account information. instead, ads may be based on information such as the content of the website or app a parent’s child is viewing, the current search query, or general location (such as city or state). However, Google’s terms state that they also allow specific partners to collect browser or device information for third-party advertising and measurement purposes using their own cookies or similar technologies.
Family Link can be accessed through their website and is available for download on the iOS App Store and the Google Play Store. The Privacy Notice for Managed Google Accounts with Family Link for Children Under 13, the Family Link Disclosure for Children Under 13, and the Family Link Disclosure for Parents of Children Under 13 provide more information about the features. of the application. Google’s Terms of Service, Privacy Notice, and Privacy Policy explain Google’s privacy practices for a child’s Google Account. To the extent there are conflicting terms, such as regarding limitations on personalized advertising to children, the Privacy Notice will control for those users. this evaluation only considers policies that have been made publicly available before a person uses the application or service.
In addition, other relevant policies used for this evaluation include:
- our privacy and security principles
- device terms of sale
- google sub-processors
- google payments privacy notice
- legal frameworks for data transfer
- google partners
- google advertising
- type of cookies used by google
- export your organization’s data
- google cloud privacy
- google cloud security
security
Google’s terms state that many of its services allow users to interact with other trusted and untrusted users and to share information with others, for example, people with whom a user chooses to communicate or share content. If a user has a Google account, you can display their profile name, profile photo, and actions a user takes on Google or in third-party apps connected to their Google account. In addition, a child’s information, including her name, photo, email address, and Google Play purchases, can be shared with members of a family group using the Google Family Link.
google terms remind users that when you share information publicly, your content may be accessible through search engines, including google search. When a user signs in and interacts with Google services, such as leaving comments on a YouTube video or reviewing a song on Google Play, their name and photo appear next to their activity. The terms state that users can manage their contact information, such as their name, email, and phone number, and choose whether their name and photo appear alongside their activity, such as reviews and recommendations, which may also appear in advertisements based on their preferences. shared endorsements setting.
The terms also state that a child will be able to share information, including photos, videos, audio, and location, publicly and with others, when signed in with their google account. when a child shares information publicly, it may be accessible through search engines such as google search. Google Dashboard is a service that allows users to manage information associated with specific products and control what others see about a user on Google services. In addition, the terms state that Google provides “My Activity” controls that allow users to review and control data that is created when they use Google services, such as searches they have made or visits to Google Play. Users can also browse by date and subject, and delete some or all of their activity on Google services.
google provides additional safety resources for families:
- parental supervision
- family experiences
- tips for families
privacy
Google’s terms state that they create a variety of services that help millions of people every day to explore and interact with the world in new ways. The terms state that Google understands that it needs to create privacy that works for everyone, which is a responsibility that comes with making products and services free and accessible to everyone. The Terms state that Google uses these Principles to guide its products, processes, and people to maintain the privacy, security, and protection of user data. The terms also state that users may provide information to Google that personally identifies them, such as their name, email address, or billing information, or other data that Google can reasonably link to a user, such as information they associate with their Google account.
In addition, Google’s terms state that they collect information about a child’s activity on their services, which they use to do things like recommend apps they might like on Google Play. The activity information of a child that they collect may include things like search terms, videos they watch, voice and audio information when they use audio features, people they communicate with or share content with, and chrome browsing history they have synced with your google account. If a child uses Google services to make and receive calls or send and receive messages, for example using Google Hangouts, Google may collect phone log information. the terms state that a child can visit their google account to find and manage the activity information saved in their account and parents can also manage their activity information by signing in to their child’s google account.
When it comes to privacy, Google’s terms state that they know one size does not fit all. Every google account is created with data controls on/off, so users can choose the privacy settings that are right for them. And as technology evolves, Google’s terms state that its privacy controls also evolve, ensuring that privacy is always an individual choice that belongs to the user. The terms state that Google may use users’ personal information to provide third-party marketing, but disclose that it does not sell users’ personal information to third parties. In addition, the terms state that Google may display targeted ads to users, but that users can modify their interests and choose whether their personal information is used to make ads more relevant to them and to turn certain ad services on or off. The terms also state that Google allows specific partners to collect information from a user’s browser or device for advertising and measurement purposes using their own cookies or similar technologies.
However, Google’s terms state that they will not serve personalized ads to a child, which means that ads will not be based on information from a child’s account. instead, ads may be based on information such as the content of the website or app a parent’s child is viewing, the current search query, or general location (such as city or state). However, Google’s terms state that they also allow specific partners to collect browser or device information for third party advertising and measurement purposes using their own cookies or similar technologies. In addition, the terms state that Google does not collect or use data in the Google Cloud or the G Suite Services for advertising purposes and there are no advertisements in the G Suite Services or the Google Cloud Platform. Finally, Google’s terms state that they do not show users personalized ads based on sensitive categories, such as race, religion, sexual orientation, or health.
google provides additional privacy resources:
- data transparency
- privacy controls
- ads and data
security
Google’s terms state that they respect the privacy of their users, which means protecting data entrusted to Google. This means constantly strengthening Google’s built-in security technologies to detect and protect against evolving online threats before they reach Google users. however, the terms state that keeping users safe online is not limited to google: it extends to the entire internet. Google explains that it was the first company to create many of the security standards we all use today, and Google continues to innovate new security technologies that everyone can use. The terms also indicate that Google shares its security knowledge, experience, and tools with partners, organizations, and competitors around the world, because Internet security requires industry-wide collaboration.
The Terms state that Google reviews its information collection, storage, and processing practices, including physical security measures, to prevent unauthorized access to its systems. Google’s terms state that they restrict access to personal information to Google employees, contractors, and agents who need that information to process it. Anyone with this access is subject to strict contractual confidentiality obligations and may be disciplined or terminated if they fail to meet these obligations. Before onboarding third-party sub-processors, Google audits the security and privacy practices of the sub-processors to ensure that the sub-processors provide an appropriate level of security and privacy for your access to data and the scope of services they are committed to. provide. In addition, the terms state that Google uses encryption to keep user data private while it is in transit with SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)/TLS (Transport Layer Security) and while it is stored on its servers. The terms state that if Google becomes aware of a data breach incident, it will notify users of the incident immediately and without undue delay, and will promptly take reasonable steps to minimize harm and protect user data.
google provides additional security resources:
- built-in protection
- security leadership
- security tips
compliance
Google’s terms state that they know it’s important for parents and guardians to understand what personal information they collect in connection with their child’s google account, why they collect it, and how parents can update, manage, export, and delete it. that information. If a parent or guardian creates a new account for their child with Family Link, they can access, update, delete, and export their child’s information by signing in to their Google account. As part of the account creation process, the terms state that Google may request personal information such as first and last name, email address, and date of birth. Google may also use payment information to verify that a user meets age requirements if, for example, a user enters an incorrect date of birth indicating that they are not old enough to have a Google account.
When a child turns 13, they can manage their account on their Google account. If a child chooses to manage their Google account, their parent or guardian will no longer have access to or control over their account, unless the parent and child choose to set up supervision again through Family Link. In addition, the terms state that parents and guardians may also use the Family Link app or Family Link settings on the web to edit or modify their child’s Google account information, review app activity and permissions of the app, and manage your child’s ability to grant certain permissions to apps to do things like access information from your child’s mobile device (such as location, microphone, and contacts). Parents can also use Family Link to help manage their children’s access to certain features, apps, and services on Android, or change their Android permissions. Finally, the terms state that if at any time a parent or guardian wishes to stop the collection or use of their child’s information, they may delete their child’s Google account by clicking “delete account” on the information page. from your child’s account on the family link or on the family group page in my account.