Google Payments privacy guide for children

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Ages 6-8

Want to know how Google keeps your Google Payments stuff safe?

This page is for kids! It answers questions like how Google uses your information for Google Payments and keeps it safe.

For parents: This information only applies to Google Accounts managed with Family Link, for children under 13 (or applicable age in your country). For more details, check out our Privacy Notice and Privacy Policy.

What information does Google need?

On top of the stuff that Google collects for all products, we also need some basic information from you to make Google Payments work well.

Sign-up information

Sometimes, we might ask for a little more information to help check if everything is safe and secure.

Information from other places

Information when you buy something

What does Google use my information for?

On top of the ways that Google uses your information for all products, we also use the information you give us to do things for Google Payments like:

Does Google share my information?

On top of the ways that Google shares your information for all products, we may also share your information with others to make Google Payments work. Here are a few examples:

What controls do my parents have?

Here’s what your parents can do:

How does Google keep my information safe?

Google works hard to help keep your information safe. You can help by keeping your passwords and PINs secret.

Important things to remember

Ages 9-12

Want to know about your privacy when you use Google Payments?

You've come to the right place! Read questions that are most asked by kids, like how we use your information and help keep it safe.

Parents, this information only applies to Google Accounts managed with Family Link, for children under 13 (or applicable age in your country). For more details, check out our Privacy Notice and Privacy Policy.

What information does Google need?

On top of the stuff that Google collects for all products, we may also need to ask for other information to make sure Google Payments works for you.

Sign-up information

Here’s some of the information that we’ll store in your Google Account. Some data may be stored on your device.

Sometimes, we may ask you to send us more information, or answer questions to help verify your information or identity.

Information from other places

We may get information about you from other places, such as:

Information when you buy something

When you use Google Payments to buy something, we may collect information about the transaction, such as:

What does Google use my information for?

On top of the ways that Google uses your information for all products, we use the information you give us to do things like:

We may keep the information you give us for as long as you use Google Payments, and maybe even longer if we need to to follow the law.

Does Google ever share my information?

On top of the ways that Google shares your information for all products, there are only a few other reasons why we may share your information with other people outside of Google, such as:

Google owns or controls some other companies. Sometimes we share your information with them if they need it for their everyday business. That includes any information we may get from other places, like the stores you shop at.

What controls do my parents have?

Here’s what your parent can do:

How does Google Pay keep my information safe?

Google does a lot to keep you safe, but it’s important that you keep your account passwords, PINs, and other important information secret.

Keep in mind:

If you think your Google Wallet app is no longer safe, ask your parent for help so they can let Google know.

Last updated: March 4, 2025

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