Dear Google User,
We are writing to let you know that we recently announced new storage policies for Google Accounts using Gmail<www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnEyNJYwyKHfy66AIKP_iS4gXvFMU-rN0uOOCUmLCsc2kIIGFjvG48xxVMly6cryTaRNGW1n6IqABVy2qZ47mGhMYRI0_qPXn-5jFECZ5IuSnWgtP>, Google Drive<www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnExArRVcwuFa5N1L9GGQkX985U6YmTQgMVdr34mxdUq2rWpX5bNVO22gwHrdwJWb4Oe77OY_f4rk8SQP23QZQ9wWnY42yfZholQ0vx4nlRqj9dBsg8zp> (including Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings, Forms, and Jamboard files) and/or Google Photos<www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnExD8BHtm39vb2gjHSw37GN1r86Flvrz4R_HqMR8IlV3lZN-uk6QoTAkMo6HxTH5KLozIZE40FELZA7il2IQ6C94sUjbdkTgXcOJRt6RKeYzcfpUn_QXFO7EJQ> that bring us in line with industry practices. Since you have previously used one or more of these products in your Google Account storage<www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnEyip23sqodkAeGnxonfJKNVvS7jLgG5-PRqwz4mTNBeEXZUWPAjdmbQZQHIbDTiYvFK5sF24jJViLdZ7Kw2hgiQT5R-ZR7mCe6NWD_o0Oatt2pa7JgVd6rwOmytD6_fay14sYqn6ZyuqjgCMTeGzwZyFvFykUJTJwm…>, we wanted to tell you about the new policies well before they go into effect on June 1, 2021. Below is a summary of the new policies. Please reference our Help Center article<www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnEwfEONAomTGkxzUPtEOO6qDMrRsgfPEtzkaUpmp5GWBCX5gUYKmdB37Xn96p90zXukQGYGFq7fxw_FDw4pIThS7IMJfuGqcuurkSNXWXYOVF1AzdLEKWRuBk_EA0QeIffAnNXWejdRP9uxG> for a complete list of what’s changing.
Summary of the new policies (effective June 1, 2021):
– If you’re inactive<www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnEyMMioiKxZrkT3dhZNBg2Ljpap7IG6DzQKgFh0Cj7AQbybQ0ieEILJe8HMOZ5sbGL1KYscHyGhsF8PNQ0Np-uBnCkkM691P5Edkq-KLt5S-f48IouUpVB05JEMRnm0tZun8B1CNQm85rA> for 2 years (24 months) in Gmail, Drive or Photos, we may delete the content in the product(s) in which you’re inactive. Google One<www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnEzzpea6QjaSl5w-mY38ycSS0opxR7ZpuXhBf7kkBmR_i1mOLIgQYHmpOBrQPAO1lvfEOBZLN2L1eMchsoqMxiJCxbUdp6kipF-cSEVjv9qbs38wAw2GDdv4S7nXtYjKgKmxPefJtTU7Kd2vUqTOrciRs__nMg> members who are within their storage quota and in good-standing<www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnEw6b588WZYLdY0mbsRyOQne7O48rvB3msTg1Z43ED98IeI82BAhUP_Hz-OAJhjICl4FRmVsBi24GrE5ProtavVauM8brjdisw4BpwO9y3ZNMOO5CdLCw5A1LeboVq4vDBx2cbk> will not be impacted by this new inactive policy.
– If you exceed your storage limit for 2 years, we may delete your content across Gmail, Drive and Photos.
What this means for you:
– You won’t be impacted by these changes unless you’ve been inactive or over your storage limit for 2 years. As this policy goes into effect June 1, 2021, the earliest it would be enforced is June 1, 2023.
– After June 1, 2021, if you are either inactive or over your storage limit, we will send you email reminders and notifications in advance and prior to deleting any content.
– Even if you are either inactive or over your storage limit for one or more of these services and content is deleted, you will still be able to sign in.
– Note: The inactivity and over quota storage policies will apply only to consumer users of Google services. Google Workspace, G Suite for Education and G Suite for Nonprofits policies are not changing at this time, and admins should look to the Admin Help center<www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnExnrsC5fmzUnJL20Bd7arhjo4e9_78TeBDOjcdeYUKmAWUBV64LtQEeS3cS5JgnHTgqzOmpHwEFOnN2-qF_CcqN8eLUJrbAtg0KvsLg-2e_Pte1sGNcFSSfW6JuZyQ> for storage policies related to their subscriptions.
Learn more about how to keep your account active
– To learn more about how to remain active with these products, visit this Help Center page<www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnEyeTKOqMPNrjKZZLZAToa8f1Sp4yiT9pLGkf79RE6ieLPUb58wWqnHxhHQB8wzF4rtBRTmqFtQljWzF4ZopmrD6Xba48MF7Ukpizf4Y7JrROzxEt_KOIQF5bw43-xCIuRSS_hJSWWd9DD36UF9R-KP9>.
– The Inactive Account Manager<www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnEzSOpc91cpRuUIWwPfdEwPTKRtdD-Qnsi0Jj6qwHq57NMvTv0rrj2f8E0F5mGH-OIDtcOw6-Kaq2mK0rBa0LDRkH5Qyt-3PNwzBIlE_tlIbDmwhtW3jW9fVTwr_64Z0onl5G_nfnw> can help you manage specific content and notify a trusted contact if you stop using your Google Account for a certain period of time (between 3-18 months). Note: the new 2 year inactive policy will apply regardless of your Inactive Account Manager settings. You can learn more about these changes and ways to manage your or a loved one’s account in our Help Center<www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnEzMROJJ5ez-YqucTQ6C-dAMeSWdlMPvAi2xJHcpUw9hXlxS2mJsmCUNmT8IXvL6Wjdqj0nIcKwBtmHNSlItRCfdO82Hlp2xcy7gY9bMJanD14-4pZ2qImfWtRuSmW-FtYZQag>.
Learn how to manage your storage
– Learn more about the over quota policy<www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnEwWZx2Y0N0STxTC2Cc-4jJYqY460Za2rDdziZNLJdAKdLemnCttsES-4GFlBV-eE9FP9ynVGQH551pbM7aWAfHhmwaC4aNNGukgJivFKSns4rxQBFn5ns6cgCcsd9xnbYpG-KKXOXT3C4b4NZ0G2vzou04> and what counts against storage quota<www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnEws0oTi-WayBK3go__cxVjnGROtV-miMbHNUC4GiGDwbhcftM1xCZKV67ss6h-JDpmAVROjlZR7vaBIrpyuZGpmJzin4tJD79X91t_JxyivGAbMbgH6NcyHNwEFsT_O8PtsphD9-MEA7y6ROw>.
– You can use the free storage manager in the Google One app<www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnExMoozGoafpcnLkZYKssRzLmKzxYYWhTlMmDm9K64KRKKcMe7_ieZiDDO5pwg4Vf7WB5Z258vkyjF5QKp286yaUkHZgu9okBpBmF2Gqy_F6kDVNpQN6LNpavGybcmMl9e0mCvZTfWFhYBqlDJ_ZIZMIH3EabxKGhRo…> and on the web<www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnEwOmasMl7uhDJQr7mdoMsUAFV96Jly6-AF6N1nCFHXKPPe2Lf9-s-netGkMp2keddY0ur4AujzIsWReul5yTZoas9F-XPoFy5GsKCMSixaX0qC9U41VDNOrJaijcGdbXjWs1MndjID4tNvQasxhbDTaDxl5k3uz-6g…> to see how you’re using your Google Account storage, and free up space across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos.
Thank you for using our services. Your Google Team
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