Google Model Garden procurement policy evidence
Only topics backed by verified findings appear below. Each row preserves the platform's exact policy words and capture provenance.
| Topic | Plan or tier | Risk | Their words | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPA, audit rights & data residency | All applicable tiers | low | “ If you have a Google Account, we associate your account with a country (or territory) so that we can determine: the Google affiliate that provides the services to you and that processes your information as you use the services the version of the terms that govern our relationship When you’re signed out, your country version is determined by the location where you’re using Google services. If you have an account, you can sign in and view these terms to see the country associated with it.” | Captured 2026-06-08Open source →Finding permalink → |
| Data retention | All applicable tiers | unknown | “ This license lasts for as long as your content is protected by intellectual property rights. If you remove from our services any content that’s covered by this license, then our systems will stop making that content publicly available in a reasonable amount of time. There are two exceptions: If you already shared your content with others before removing it. For example, if you shared a photo with a friend who then made a copy of it, or shared it again, then that photo may continue to appear in your friend’s Google Account even after you remove it from your Google Account. If you make your content available through other companies’ services, it’s possible that search engines, including Google Search, will continue to find and display your content as part of their search results.” | Captured 2026-07-20Open source →Finding permalink → |
| Tier differences | All applicable tiers | unknown | “ If you’re under the age required to manage your own Google Account , you must have your parent or legal guardian’s permission to use a Google Account. Please have your parent or legal guardian read these terms with you. If you’re a parent or legal guardian, and you allow your child to use the services , then these terms apply to you and you’re responsible for your child’s activity on the services. Some Google services have additional age requirements as described in their service-specific additional terms and policies .” | Captured 2026-07-20Open source →Finding permalink → |
| Tier differences | All applicable tiers | unknown | “ Many organizations , such as businesses, non-profits, and schools, take advantage of our services . To use our services on behalf of an organization: an authorized representative of that organization must agree to these terms your organization’s administrator may assign a Google Account to you. That administrator might require you to follow additional rules and may be able to access or disable your Google Account.” | Captured 2026-08-14Open source →Finding permalink → |
Informational only, not legal advice. Terms can change; verify every cited source and capture date during procurement review.
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