{"id":33676,"date":"2022-06-02T15:38:51","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T15:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/how-to-erase-all-the-private-details-that-google-knows-about-you\/"},"modified":"2022-06-02T15:38:51","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T15:38:51","slug":"how-to-erase-all-the-private-details-that-google-knows-about-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/how-to-erase-all-the-private-details-that-google-knows-about-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How to erase all the private details that Google knows about you"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em__fp gnt_em_img\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Ever think about how much Google knows about you?  You don&#8217;t have to wonder.  Sign in to your Google account and check this page to see exactly what the search giant thinks you&#8217;re interested in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">It&#8217;s not just search.  Your Gmail inbox, Google Drive files, Maps history, YouTube views, and much more are added to the dossier of info on you.  Here&#8217;s a buried Google Maps setting you should change right now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">While this type of data collection is par for the course these days, you can delete almost everything you&#8217;ve shared with Google and get at least some of your privacy back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>Hide your address and phone number<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Have you ever stumbled across your phone number, address, or another private detail online?  It&#8217;s unsettling, and you can ask Google to stop displaying many things, including:<\/p>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al\"\/>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 Confidential government identification (ID) like your Social Security number<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 Bank account numbers<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 Credit card numbers<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 Images of handwritten signatures<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 Images of ID docs<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 Highly personal, restricted, and official records, like medical records<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 Personal contact info (physical addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 Confidential login credentials<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">If you want to put in a removal request with Google, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 Check the requirements on the Google Search Removal page.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 After ensuring that you qualify and have the necessary information, click on the <strong>Start removal request<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 Follow the on-screen instructions to request your details be removed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">You&#8217;ll get a confirmation email after you submit your request.  Google will notify you once the request has been fulfilled, denied, or with any further steps you need to take.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>PRIVACY 101:<\/strong> How to blur your home on Google Maps and Apple Maps<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_cp\" aria-label=\"You may also be interested in\" data-c-cta=\"DIG DEEPER\">\n<div class=\"gnt_em_cp_cw\"><img class=\"gnt_em_cp_cw_i\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/-mm-\/c426cbcf697099cf1fcce23c20b21ab125de5926\/c=104-0-2003-1424\/local\/-\/media\/2022\/05\/27\/USATODAY\/usatsports\/MotleyFool-TMOT-00852f15-20c28158.jpg?width=258&amp;height=193&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" data-gl-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/-mm-\/c426cbcf697099cf1fcce23c20b21ab125de5926\/c=104-0-2003-1424\/local\/-\/media\/2022\/05\/27\/USATODAY\/usatsports\/MotleyFool-TMOT-00852f15-20c28158.jpg?width=516&amp;height=386&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>Search is a goldmine of data<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Google uses your search history to build a detailed profile about you.  This personalizes ads and content you see.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Here&#8217;s how you can clear your search history and activity:<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 Go to myaccount.google.com and log in.  Alternatively, go to google.com while logged in and click the<strong> circle icon<\/strong> in the upper right-hand corner with your image or initials inside.  Then click <strong>Manage your Google Account<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 Click <strong>Privacy &#038; personalization<\/strong> to reach the Data &#038; privacy page.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 You will see checkmarks next to Web &#038; App Activity, Location History and YouTube History.  Click each one to adjust your settings.  Toggle them off to stop further tracking if you choose.<\/p>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al\"\/>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 On these pages, you can also set up Auto-delete for future activity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Once you&#8217;ve followed these steps, your search history will be gone, but you&#8217;ll also have disabled tracking through apps, location history, and YouTube views.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>Sick of being tracked?<\/strong>Use these Google alternatives instead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>Tell Google Assistant &#8216;No thanks&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Google Assistant makes it easy to set reminders, search with your voice, and lots more.  Yes, Google keeps tabs on that activity.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_anc\" id=\"gnt_atomsnc\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-method=\"loadAnc\" aria-label=\"Newsletter signup form\"\/>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">You can delete stored recordings and other interactions.  Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 Open your Google Account page.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 From the left navigation panel, click on <strong>Data &#038; privacy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 Under History settings, click <strong>Web &#038; App Activity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 Look for See and delete activity.  Click the <strong>Google Assistant icon<\/strong>made up of four circles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 You&#8217;ll see a list of your past activity.  You can click the <strong>X<\/strong> next to each item you want to delete, or you can click the word <strong>Delete<\/strong>then choose to delete during a certain timeframe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">From this page, you can also set up Auto-delete, to remove these types of interactions automatically every three months, 18 months, or 36 months.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>TALK TO ME:<\/strong>Every iPhone and Android user should know these genius voice commands<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>Don&#8217;t forget Chrome<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">If you use Google&#8217;s Chrome web browser, there&#8217;s a slew of info you&#8217;re handing over.  As you&#8217;re doing a privacy checkup on the rest of your Google account, clear your Chrome browsing data too.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 Click the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong> near the URL bar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 Hover over <strong>History<\/strong> and click on <strong>History<\/strong> at the top of the menu that appears.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u2022 Click <strong>Clear browsing data<\/strong> and select your date range for deletion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Select the time range you want to wipe, from the past 24 hours to as early as the beginning of your browsing activity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>MORE TECH SMARTS:<\/strong> 5 hidden Google Assistant tricks for your Android<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>PODCAST PICK:<\/strong>Smart burritos, fridges and Band-Aids<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Watch out for these telltale signs your hard drive is fading.  Plus, inventors are working on smart fridges, high-tech burrito tape and bandages.  I&#8217;ll also tell you how to stop your ex from popping up in your photo memories in just a few simple steps.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Check out my podcast \u201cKim Komando Today\u201d on Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Listen to the podcast here or wherever you get your podcasts.  Just search for my last name, &#8220;Komando.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_a19\" aria-label=\"Embedded podcast player - Talking Tech podcasts\" style=\"height:505px\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-method=\"loadArt19\" data-v-src=\"https:\/\/art19.com\/shows\/f38b777c-aecf-45bf-a342-03da271f0789\/embed?playlist_type=playlist\"\/>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><em>Learn about all the latest technology on the Kim Komando Show, the nation&#8217;s largest weekend radio talk show.  Kim takes calls and dispenses advice on today&#8217;s digital lifestyle, from smartphones and tablets to online privacy and data hacks.  For her di lei daily tips, free newsletters and more, visit her website di lei at Komando.com.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><em>The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author&#8217;s and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever think about how much Google knows about you? You don&#8217;t have to wonder. Sign in to your Google account and check this page to see exactly what the search giant thinks you&#8217;re interested in. It&#8217;s not just search. 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