slug: gemini-api
name: Google Gemini API
provider: Google LLC
category: llm_inference
website_url: https://ai.google.dev
pricing_model: usage_based
gdpr_maturity: defined
gdpr_notes: >
  Google Cloud (including Vertex AI / Gemini API via Google Cloud) has a
  comprehensive GDPR compliance programme. DPA is part of Google Cloud ToS.
  Data Processing Addendum and SCCs available. Google Cloud has EU data
  residency options (data can stay in EU). Google AI Studio (free tier)
  has weaker protections — data may be used to improve Google products.
  Use Vertex AI / Google Cloud API endpoint for GDPR-adequate usage.
  Reference: https://cloud.google.com/terms/data-processing-addendum
dpa_available: true
tos_url: https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/terms
privacy_policy_url: https://policies.google.com/privacy
data_processing_regions:
  - us
  - eu  # when using Vertex AI with EU region selection
data_retention_notes: >
  Google AI Studio: prompts may be reviewed by human raters and used to
  improve models. Google Cloud / Vertex AI: data not used for training,
  retained per Cloud data retention policy (configurable).
status: active