Data processor mode is currently only available for users on managed ChromeOS devices in these countries.
Chrome Sync saves a user’s bookmarks, history and open tabs, saved passwords, payment info, and other settings and preferences to their Google Account, so that they can easily log in to other devices without needing to recalibrate the browser from scratch. This article is intended for administrators and end users who want to learn about what data is collected by Chrome Sync and how it’s processed by Google.
Configurations and related articles
This is an Essential Service under data processor mode and is on by default.
For more information, see Manage who can sync browser settings.
Data processed by this service
Chrome Sync processes data to provide a seamless experience when using a profile across devices.
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Data Type / Category
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Description
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Examples
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Data Subject Rights supporting features
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| User created content | This is required to sync user profiles across devices. | Bookmark names, Autofill related information (excluding payment information) | Download Service Data, Takeout Customer Data, Delete User Data |
| User information | This is required to sync user profiles across devices. | User ID and metadata for user created content | Download Service Data, Takeout Customer Data, Delete User Data |
| Device information | This is required to recognize a device running a sync-enabled Chrome browser. | Device ID, manufacturer, model, OS type and version, device form factor | Download Service Data, Takeout Customer Data, Delete User Data |
| User usage information | This is required to sync users’ interaction with Google products and services. | Details on how feature is used | Download Service Data, Takeout Customer Data, Delete User Data |
| Site information | This is required to sync users’ interaction with Google products and services. | Browser history (not collected for Enterprise users) | Download Service Data, Takeout Customer Data, Delete User Data |
| Extension information | This is required to sync Chrome extension related information and settings. | Extension ID, extension type &amd; settings, extension metrics | — |
| Browser information | This is required to sync Chrome browser information. | Browser ID, Browser version & settings, Interaction of browser with Google products & services, Browser metrics and state | — |
Purpose of processing the data
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Essential Services.
- To identify, address and fix security threats, risks, bugs and other anomalies.
- To develop, deliver and install updates to the Essential Services subscribed to by Customer (including new functionality related to the Essential Services subscribed to by Customer).
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