The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch in under a month, and it may capture audio and video from your chat sessions using its new features.

Nintendo outlined its plans in the privacy policy section of its website, as reported by NintendoSoup. This recent update could affect how players use devices like the Switch 2 at home or on the go, with Nintendo stating it “may” use your data to “ensure a safe and secure environment for select services.”

“Our services may allow you to create, upload, or share content such as text, images, audio, video, your nickname, user icon, or other content you create or license,” the Your Content section of the privacy policy explains.

“With your permission, and to enforce our terms, we may monitor and record your video and audio interactions with other users. When using services with these or similar features, we may collect your content per our terms of use and this policy.”

Notably, Nintendo emphasizes the need for user consent to monitor and record audio and video, indicating an opt-in option during Switch 2 setup.

This update is crucial for fans to understand as the Switch 2 launch approaches on June 5. The new console introduces enhanced features, with a key focus on expanding multiplayer communication options. A new C button enables instant voice chats with friends across Nintendo’s online network via a built-in microphone.

Pressing the C button lets players talk with friends through the Switch 2’s microphone. Screen sharing is also available for those aiming to recreate couch co-op remotely, and a new camera accessory supports video streaming. While video quality may be modest, it suffices for sharing your face—and potentially your surroundings—with friends.

Beyond upgraded graphics and mouse-like controls, voice and video chat could define the Switch 2 experience, making Nintendo’s privacy policy changes worth noting. For more on the upcoming launch, explore why the Piranha Plant accessory costs less than the standard camera, details on the system’s pre-order process, or our interview with Nintendo’s Bill Trinen.