Guide: How to Delete Google Search History
Google is the undisputed leader of the global search engine market, with a staggering 90 percent market share. Its presence is ubiquitous, from iOS and Android devices to Macs and even desktop browsers like Safari. By tracking user activity and searches, Google can target personalized ads and use the data to improve its services.
Google has been hit with a $1.7 billion fine from the European Commission for anti-competitive practices, including tracking users’ locations on Android devices even when location services were disabled.
Google has increased transparency around the data it collects, and users can manage and delete this information through their web accounts.
Want to take control of your Google data? Here’s how: Deleting activities, search history, and data collection from third-party apps is easy. We’ll show you the steps to do it, plus the security measures you need for extra protection.
View and delete your Google activity
You can delete your Google search history from any browser, but did you know that the company also keeps track of which apps you’ve used and other related data? To manage this information, you must use your Google web account.
To keep track of your Google activity, here are some steps to follow:
Log in to Google with your credentials by visiting google.com in your browser.
Navigate to the data and custom options page from the home page.
Navigate to the Activity & timeline menu and select My activity tab.
Users can delete their search history, app usage, YouTube history and other data by tapping the delete button on the date.
Want to delete your Google activity from a specific date range? Just tap the Delete activity option and enter the dates you want to clear.
Google collects data from Chrome, YouTube, location and targeted ads by default. But users can take control of their privacy settings to limit this tracking.
To protect your privacy, Google allows you to control what data it collects about you. Simply go to the “Data & Personalization” section of your Google Home page and select “Manage Your Controls” under the Activity menu. From there, you can turn off any tracking options that don’t suit your needs.
Delete location history
Google records your movements via device location and Google Maps usage, but you can delete the history from your account.
Google Home users can access a timeline of their activity over the years by navigating to Data and Personalization > Timeline in the Activity and Timeline section.
Tap the Settings button and choose to delete all location history, pause it or set it to automatically delete future data.
Revoke third-party app access to Google account
Do you use the “Sign up with Google” option when creating accounts on third-party apps? Even after deleting the app from your device, Google will still store your personal data, such as name, email address and date of birth.
Google users can take control of their data by revoking access to third-party apps connected to their accounts. Here’s how.
Check your Google account security settings to see which third-party apps have access. Go to Security > Manage third-party access in your Google account to view the list.
To ensure your online security, it’s recommended to regularly remove access to any unwanted accounts. Doing so each month can help protect your data.
Enable two-step verification
Enabling two-step verification can provide an extra layer of security for your Google account. To do so, simply access the settings menu and activate the feature.
To ensure your Google account is secure, head to the Security page and enable 2-step verification.
Google will require account verification before granting access. Verification can be done through device prompts, security key, SMS or call.
Google has enabled iPhone users to verify their accounts with device prompts, bringing a welcome convenience.
Download and delete the copy of your data
Google users can download a copy of their data to their device by navigating to Google account> Data & Personalization and scrolling down to the “Download Your Data” option.
Tapping the screen will reveal a list of information available for download from Google’s services.
Download the file to your computer by selecting the desired export type.
You can delete your entire Google account, including all history and activities, by selecting the option to do so from the same menu.
Take control of your data
Google users now have the power to take control of their online data. With the ability to modify and delete it, they can ensure their activity and history is tracked responsibly. Follow the steps outlined above to make sure your information is in your hands.
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