Google saves your conversations with Gemini for years by default

Google’s support guidance outlines how Gemini apps handle user data: human reviewers may annotate conversations, related metadata may be retained for up to three years, and even with Gemini Apps Activity disabled, chats can be stored for up to 72 hours for safety and improvement; users can disable activity logging and delete prompts via My Activity. The article contrasts these rules with rivals (e.g., OpenAI’s 30-day retention), highlights regulatory scrutiny from the FTC and Italy’s DPA, and cites a Cisco survey showing organizations restricting GenAI inputs while many employees still enter sensitive information.