If I don't pay, they should not store footage. What is so difficult about that?
AI training data is valuable. They're not going to just throw it away.
With Google, you are the product. Those that pay for their services just add more to their bank account. There is a reason they removed _Don't be Evil_. Decouple and move on from them is the only thing you can do.
If you don't want them to store footage, don't buy a cloud connected camera