Tech10:07 · 5h ago

Google Users Can Review and Control What Data Is Stored About Them

Behadrei HaredimReligious
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The story · English

Most people use Google services daily, including search, Google Maps, and YouTube, often unaware that their activities are being recorded. Google collects data such as search queries, videos watched, and other account activities to improve services and personalize user experience. If location history is enabled, information about visited places may also be stored. Users can access this data through Google's "My Activity" tool, which allows them to view, filter, and delete stored information. Additionally, Google provides options to see and adjust the personal details used for targeted advertising via account settings. The extent of data stored varies depending on individual privacy settings and permissions. Users can modify these settings to limit data collection or enable automatic deletion of certain data. Many users remain unaware of these behind-the-scenes data practices, but reviewing account settings can help them understand and control what information Google retains.

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