Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 27, 2026
At NotebookLM (notebooklm.link), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. Please read this policy carefully. By using NotebookLM, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
When you use NotebookLM, we may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Account Information
- Email address and name when you sign up via Google Account
- Profile information you choose to provide
1.2 Documents and Content
- Files, PDFs, URLs, YouTube links, audio files, and other materials you upload for analysis
- Text content you paste or import into your notebooks
- Questions, queries, and prompts you submit
1.3 Usage Data
- How you interact with the service, including features used, session duration, and interaction patterns
- Notebook creation, document uploads, and content generation history
1.4 Device and Technical Data
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Referring website URLs
- Device identifiers
1.5 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use essential cookies to keep you signed in and remember your settings. We also use analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how the service is used in aggregate.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the NotebookLM service
- Process and analyse the documents you upload to generate summaries, AI podcasts, deep research reports, quizzes, flashcards, and other multimodal outputs
- Send service-related communications (e.g., account confirmations, security alerts, important updates)
- Personalise your experience and remember your preferences
- Monitor for abuse, fraud, and security threats
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
3. Your Documents & AI Processing
We do not use your private documents to train our AI models without your explicit consent.
- Documents you upload are processed by our AI systems solely to provide the features you request (summaries, audio overviews, Q&A, deep research, etc.)
- You retain full ownership of all content you upload
- Your uploaded materials are not shared with other users or made publicly available
- We treat your source materials as confidential to your account
Important: NotebookLM, as a Google product, operates under Google's privacy framework. Your data is processed in accordance with Google's data protection standards. We value your privacy and do not use your personal data, including your source uploads, queries, and responses, to train NotebookLM.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We may share data with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate the platform (cloud hosting, analytics, email delivery) under strict confidentiality agreements. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
4.4 Protection of Rights
We may disclose information when we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to:
- Protect and defend our rights or property
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the service
- Protect the personal safety of users or the public
6. Data Retention
- Account data: Retained for as long as your account is active
- Uploaded documents: Retained until you delete them or close your account
- Analytics data: Kept in anonymised form for up to 26 months
- Usage logs: Retained for a limited period to ensure service security and performance
You may delete your documents, notebooks, or entire account at any time through your account settings.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
| Right | Description |
|---|---|
| Right to Access | Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you |
| Right to Rectification | Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data |
| Right to Erasure | Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten") |
| Right to Restrict Processing | Request restriction of how we process your data |
| Right to Data Portability | Request export of your data in a portable format |
| Right to Object | Object to certain processing activities |
| Right to Withdraw Consent | Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your data |
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact Us section below.
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- In transit: TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
- At rest: AES-256 encryption for stored data
- Access controls: Strict access controls to limit who can access user data
- Regular security reviews: Periodic assessments of our security practices
Please note: No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
NotebookLM is not directed at children under 13 years of age (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can take steps to remove it.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using NotebookLM, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations.
We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website and services. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)
Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
| Method | Details |
|---|---|
| privacy@notebooklm.link | |
| Website | Contact us on the About page |
We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible, typically within 30 days.