{"id":8204,"date":"2023-08-21T12:31:30","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T16:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/?p=8204"},"modified":"2024-11-18T15:13:07","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T20:13:07","slug":"how-to-delete-google-data-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-google-data-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete Google Data: Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block uk-card-default uk-padding-small\" style=\"font-size:16px\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h4>Table of Contents<\/h4><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#how-to-delete-all-google-data\">How to Delete All Google Data<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-go-to-my-google-activity\">1. Go to My Google Activity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-view-your-activity\">2. View your activity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-click-delete\">3. Click \u2018Delete\u2019\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-delete-all-time-data\">4. Delete \u2018All time\u2019 data<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-confirm-youd-like-to-delete-your-data\">5. Confirm you\u2019d like to delete your data<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-delete-google-data-by-product\">How to Delete Google Data By Product<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-go-to-my-google-activity-1\">1. Go to My Google Activity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-filter-your-activity\">2. Filter your activity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-select-google-products-you-want-to-delete-data-from\">3. Select Google products you want to delete data from<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-delete-activity\">4. Delete activity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-confirm-that-youd-like-to-delete-your-data\">5. Confirm that you\u2019d like to delete your data<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-delete-google-data-by-date\">How to Delete Google Data By Date<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-go-to-my-google-activity-2\">1. Go to My Google Activity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-click-filter-by-date-product\">2. Click \u2018Filter by date &amp; product\u2019\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-select-a-time-range\">3. Select a time range<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-delete-google-data\">4. Delete Google data\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-delete-google-location-data\">How to Delete Google Location Data<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-go-to-my-google-activity-3\">1. Go to My Google Activity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-click-location-history\">2. Click \u2018Location History\u2019\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-click-manage-history\">3. Click \u2018Manage history\u2019<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-delete-data\">4. Delete data<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-confirm-youd-like-to-delete-your-data-4\">5. Confirm\u00a0you&#8217;d like to delete your data<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-delete-other-google-data\">How to Delete Other Google Data<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-go-to-my-google-activity-5\">1. Go to My Google Activity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-click-other-activity\">2. Click \u2018Other activity\u2019\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-select-activity\">3. Select activity\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-delete-data-6\">4. Delete data<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-confirm-youd-like-to-delete-your-data-7\">5. Confirm you\u2019d like to delete your data<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-delete-google-data-automatically\">How to Delete Google Data Automatically<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#web-app-activity\">Web &amp; App Activity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#location-history\">Location history<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-turn-off-delete-activity\">How to Turn Off &amp; Delete Activity<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-go-to-your-google-account\">1. Go to your Google account\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-click-data-privacy\">2. Click \u2018Data &amp; privacy\u2019\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-click-on-activity-you-dont-want-to-save\">3. Click on activity you don\u2019t want to save<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-click-turn-off\">4. Click \u2018Turn off\u2019<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#where-else-do-you-need-to-delete-your-data-from\">Where Else Do You Need to Delete Your Data From?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fa-qs\">FAQs<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#how-much-data-does-google-have\">How much data does Google have?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#does-google-sell-your-data\">Does Google sell your data?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-download-google-data\">How to download Google data?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#does-google-keep-your-data-forever\">Does Google keep your data forever?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#where-is-all-the-google-data-stored\">Where is all the Google data stored?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#should-you-clear-google-data\">Should you clear Google data?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-happens-if-i-clear-google-data\">What happens if I clear Google data?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#does-clearing-history-really-clear-history\">Does clearing history really clear history?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-long-does-google-keep-your-deleted-data\">How long does Google keep your deleted data?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the below step-by-step guide to learn how to delete Google data. Although Google collects a lot of information about you through products like Google Search and Google Maps, it also gives you the option to delete it, and you can do so manually or automatically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you delete your Google data, you should take further steps to improve your online privacy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is that Google isn\u2019t the only company collecting your data. Data brokers do so as well. However, unlike Google, which gives you something in return, data brokers collect your personal information without your knowledge from various sources like public records and social media and sell it to anyone who wants it, be it marketers, government agencies, or even hackers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that most data brokers allow you to delete your personal information from their databases. We walk you through the process at the end of this guide (but you can skip straight to our <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/opt-out-guides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">opt-out guides<\/a> if you like).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>In this guide<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-delete-all-google-data\">How to Delete All Google Data<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-turn-off-delete-activity\">How to Turn Off &amp; Delete Activity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-delete-all-google-data\">How to Delete All Google Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To delete all the data Google has on you, follow the steps below. They\u2019re the same regardless of the web browser (Safari, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Google Chrome browser, among others) and operating system\/device (Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS) you use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-go-to-my-google-activity\">1. Go to My Google Activity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/4WBQFQwm47wc3NEiQbkSnqoJ38YlBWjeH-vcmbqBpQyfKFUP_prkafV8GKv7oKJLUYfvMpfceg0hcAsTDGDekULcizk6R1ksRJyjrzum6SbQnGZzu0MaCDJQqiTO_bVnA2uV7V_kVYBYYj4a4pwOJlY\" alt=\"My Google Activity page\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/myactivity.google.com\/myactivity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Google Activity<\/a> and sign into your Google account if you haven\u2019t already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-view-your-activity\">2. View your activity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down to view all the data collected about you through Google services, such as your Google search history and your Google app history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/7pjy6Bp61rFySEecattcViU5JTHEt4fy11l4Qo9IDFUz8JbqVlw3bwEjgQHtJvvJs3WVPrle2FynaicbD384ZQSyVAEyeF0yqP5yS9KgRfo9sMszMJAJPov5J6-Pkm9qrcU5P-F4niyS0ROojyvGb68\" alt=\"Viewing Google activity\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-click-delete\">3. Click \u2018Delete\u2019&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Above your activity, click \u2018Delete\u2019 to delete all the data Google has on you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/wCn3Un2erwHYDjFbiyrPf9hk_GtiIQpaCOxO3iEkml6gyRVKklaU6DG7rzuqP3ZS3ENGA9493obGIv9u7Q5F8U6DxVTih9sMPHe-yYoqiMLsP3UmxoJm9D0zfMn5xCKyPIfm1acK2SdncJAwB_z8Hvc\" alt=\"Delete button for Google activity\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-delete-all-time-data\">4. Delete \u2018All time\u2019 data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the pop-up, click \u2018Always\u2019 or \u2018All Time.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pasted-image-0-5.png\" alt=\"Delete Google activity time range\" class=\"wp-image-8207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pasted-image-0-5.png 395w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pasted-image-0-5-300x244.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can confirm which data you want to delete from a drop-down menu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you keep the \u2018Select All\u2019 tab checked, you will delete all of your Google data from the products listed, and this data will no longer be used for personalization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/LqdWfKx_3O0K7RFmPo-KQeIrzRJZTohbZ8nMleG_P-9i9AY-H2N3yQ5sOcQI4um32P3bYZpNNB8cf7W8WVfy4vMH8EQNVbgnvCVrwvl4Hzy3o-bIxsC3xsMwOTbI__CDWhSNmjydpBk9qI3JLCQpEjI\" alt=\"Choose Google activity to delete\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Doing this will not delete your Google account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u2018Next.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-confirm-youd-like-to-delete-your-data\">5. Confirm you\u2019d like to delete your data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, confirm that you want to delete this data by clicking \u2018Delete.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/MEf9mRj1GH7y6CVBFYiTXOuF6Fz4DfpVfpf1COfL4OAOeYe5H6jD_yaZYHHpm2N3DvHOCuaBIYaLHS1puRtaPNDJd_9IsAZGvtn3oIpX7KZJ1GBcHi4F64CZz7ACzv3Uu0UZOvQ0O79TeAdTYtPCzfk\" alt=\"Confirm you'd like to delete seletected Google activity\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your deletion is now complete. The Google data you deleted will no longer be tied to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Je8V2QSyCXzwiRBxD9V7YncjwkDa_p7otrEoTEIke6jCdtsERCG7M3KXD8HMQbXhYFw6QLtBKe7TAwjxmAvXUuboBfIrFHaoiI3AwqN-LDbziymSX5-vr-n9JxcdTve2dXcXijDlqlMNLPBrPfYDR9c\" alt=\"Google data deletion complete\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Google will immediately remove the data you deleted from view, and your data will no longer be used to personalize your experiences. Next, Google will start to delete this data from its storage systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>The above will not clear your Chrome browser history saved on your device locally. To clear browsing history in the Chrome browser on your computer or mobile device (Android\/iPhone), read our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/how-to-clear-google-search-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to clear browsing data<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-delete-google-data-by-product\">How to Delete Google Data By Product<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to delete all Google data, you can delete your data by Google product instead. Follow the steps below to learn how.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-go-to-my-google-activity-1\">1. Go to My Google Activity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/myactivity.google.com\/myactivity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Google Activity<\/a> and sign into your Google account if you haven\u2019t already.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-filter-your-activity\">2. Filter your activity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On my activity page, click&nbsp; \u2018Filter by date &amp; product.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/YpE7X0F0QGWLiEGuSumCLb0n6OqSnMqWT3VGt0HQbuZj7xERwUKrUBAy8FN5jtzdp_wmUDjegdWBeBdnIQUa_FHRgrGp5fRIA_fy40kzJ6ZUU2O_kJlISbNTOp8mn2xYaeKDi20PrSIoOZ48HnPqCAI\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-select-google-products-you-want-to-delete-data-from\">3. Select Google products you want to delete data from<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the products from which you want to delete your data from.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u2018Apply.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/QzYwiDc_KvkJ6r4ePsGA7bicR7Vs48i2JBN7c4p2-nwj5uVs9kPcBsSMvKc0woFzn03F4KaGQXv2lH_NFtHT-sD17DB_PTlafwZrqXtJfdRlb8d7M1WRbD7tpPv6xD42vMHT1ah_Xzt4Ck_kNSw-9sY\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-delete-activity\">4. Delete activity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will see a list of all your data linked to your selected Google products.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/sOV5fBtl10Zysy4mUub_zc-od8rDK_IYNnJevXgr1ElgiPWIn3F4EJ3CvJWFdqAv2PW8SqnBPWZt2puNLkDtSjp2KdgYTP99V6pdeiGRT8Sc5rMg00zRoWoJDBqyNbM7DN5z-fTl9QPxxhPjH_Do4vw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are ready to clear the activity, click the \u2018Delete results\u2019 button next to the search bar above your data results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-confirm-that-youd-like-to-delete-your-data\">5. Confirm that you\u2019d like to delete your data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, confirm that you want to delete this data by clicking \u2018Delete.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/t_PEk_TewOp1ErMpPWr-QlDPPKsw0ePzGbPai6-nxl3DO2nV1JVDw31NEaRRSpG1f9s2ULamP14VTs3UAO5UW-LWYLLVMJssc3IUOFuABLtYQTK6f1LMUOqLh8yPCQ6IU8vPFWVvwYz2Xs_I4cq9qYg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your deletion is now complete, and the Google data you deleted will no longer be tied to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-delete-google-data-by-date\">How to Delete Google Data By Date<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also delete your Google data by date. Follow the steps below to learn how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-go-to-my-google-activity-2\">1. Go to My Google Activity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/myactivity.google.com\/myactivity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Google Activity<\/a> and sign into your Google account if you haven\u2019t already.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-click-filter-by-date-product\">2. Click \u2018Filter by date &amp; product\u2019&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u2018Filter by date &amp; product.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/YpE7X0F0QGWLiEGuSumCLb0n6OqSnMqWT3VGt0HQbuZj7xERwUKrUBAy8FN5jtzdp_wmUDjegdWBeBdnIQUa_FHRgrGp5fRIA_fy40kzJ6ZUU2O_kJlISbNTOp8mn2xYaeKDi20PrSIoOZ48HnPqCAI\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-select-a-time-range\">3. Select a time range<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the time range for which you want to filter your Google activity data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time range filter options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Today<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yesterday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Last 7 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Last 30 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you select your preferred period of time, click \u2018Apply.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/o4QHi-BYDaggGZ6W_5DR14b4PMLbihf8PpdYlXtn8AWoAt_tH_PYi6AmZZusqPtkfFxulrGc0meQ1UsA_JQxsqcJP295jA8WO8pLZTyyWU3-HB2oCeFxVLsHXM6hEN0pQofX-cLnRYx2iUvgyMs0EbU\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-delete-google-data\">4. Delete Google data&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll through the results to see your Google data for your selected time range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/C52ySgNN_aXqFTWiLTN0rIrxY1A1_B64zNd9bk3KA9XUZM60PodChiDlJjx2f_OTQHVIvEyDrYHWj1-wL8Iwhid1gwpPC-S5ZcXEEWEAsm9z3UgdeZ0sss9L_Hl_UMUrIXecmSCaw0LrDiD6_vgS0c8\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can delete results individually by clicking \u2018X\u2019 beside each result. The result will be deleted immediately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, you can delete all results in one go by clicking \u2018Delete results\u2019 at the top right. If you do this, you will need to confirm that you want to delete your data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u2018Delete.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/KTvoL_7ETfn1zsuU-DKdp_pR4S266ss9s4eMbU9ma8SPqwJfViY7bk5YpuqMmyLX-tioypgMcHzOmqG-ifhNCBjTaR707LvZ4-7f-rkwUSfYUVn-I9rNqXDO5aJW8O1VN2CioM5uzvkQ7JUlETOJFQ8\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your deletion is now complete, and the Google data you deleted will no longer be tied to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-delete-google-location-data\">How to Delete Google Location Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To delete your location history, follow the below steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-go-to-my-google-activity-3\">1. Go to My Google Activity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/myactivity.google.com\/myactivity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Google Activity<\/a> and sign into your Google account if you haven\u2019t already.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-click-location-history\">2. Click \u2018Location History\u2019&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u2018Location History.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/CBW6QNGE2NC_dZgigrtE3SrM2FzMraxEZn9MFsDekJItHJ25Uh8dxMEHnyDI_yW8UAD31RcyLsZb72TIPQ6pDT6OwObgEe0rml0aMCHiGr9IN_qDTL47AyYsFsJhdh-hM688JwYuq0MroXLpVaENnuQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-click-manage-history\">3. Click \u2018Manage history\u2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u2018Manage history.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/sDX96Wunq0vej--hy3n_itiUNvnqS3H1i48sXMXwpw-sW126j_f6lrcILIjx6THS3rJm7v-u_ejji4GQi_TtGGOFS9MGUkjb8_Akxt5jM2HarcHoE2xBq8SyUhPSqkggD8aEUJjqZSgYEJCV8rjfHGw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-delete-data\">4. Delete data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the trash can icon at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/1Z2qgDlHzu61Z4O-7nI6lTurTTGTtOTGKtEDUGWtoEywI5eAz51hh2Tt9s4OksembJZT1A54LumSb9uF_1LsXojNAR05wNirzrPPJCHtUb3u98jqb97sZEDMjuxKT9fDh5lguLGhqCQgAQJswAcAm4k\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-confirm-youd-like-to-delete-your-data-4\">5. Confirm&nbsp;you&#8217;d like to delete your data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select \u2018I understand and want to delete all Location History.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u2018DELETE LOCATION HISTORY.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/ObYzjMmG0shqdVxdpvUvqLqaZSrYZRIuZRwN0ZErHVMS4JmM7u66ETjct6uZLw3D-91QgbJs00DgmJLzo8fsvZQNkUdnzbdaxeOSKE6o9t7G_FiLxp-szi_PHECQqrXKBuaFdwcE3o4VuzIheiQ3kNw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important note: <\/strong>Neither you nor Google will be able to access the deleted location history again. Google apps that use your location history (like Google Maps) may stop working properly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-delete-other-google-data\">How to Delete Other Google Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the below steps to delete other Google data like your Google Workspace search history (including Google Drive and Gmail data), Google Assistant, and your YouTube channel subscription activity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-go-to-my-google-activity-5\">1. Go to My Google Activity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to your <a href=\"https:\/\/myaccount.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Account<\/a> and sign in if you haven\u2019t already.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-click-other-activity\">2. Click \u2018Other activity\u2019&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the left-hand side menu, click \u2018Other activity.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/OAmnOtMRuEmNjJE4OkjaeQuv3WaRQnCkfDhLhY22wR6UvzZpZvbDz41RdScTqvoLg-ZVWLBgUO-4u0aqv5yoT9ex7XrS0X680-9zBRbwBQ05l-monNZIyWfmPDzdLs98zoQ3iGsHWGhcxOVvwZTbjOo\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-select-activity\">3. Select activity&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on an activity you want to delete data from.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this example, click on \u2018Manage Google Workspace search history.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/8_i1KYmDkZ0i6XNj9AUBjcbte5q-ky_dGYklBzU_wa7SqV_UdyD_r9mXkuYdhYSiePsB3Kg2is2SeEnwc246_Yo9r_R6EwTmbDGRKL9sKCt4DDBamhWZK3KWPE3K8PNMoY6WR9Oor7wjfIuMmunA5Pc\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down to see a list of all data for this particular activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/trCKEvCfNxLRW88r4aPF_6ThkxYhriQK0FAHh6VnIxiLtMUPKiYXukKNlJirN8vdZq_7DEBaP1GB20u4wbqgVv1q6t56hTBLH7f_zrGEpUMMA4uLJtB4ZKX51CtUAvCCwM9FNdJlfwUKSD6SGx8SaXU\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-delete-data-6\">4. Delete data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can delete each search individually by clicking \u2018X.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or you can delete all activity in one go by clicking the \u2018Delete\u2019 button above your results.&nbsp;If you choose this option, you can select the time range for which you want to delete your activity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time range options include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Last hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Last day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom range<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/VW_8AvsRx4BUT10Fm0Q7ePMwMKQyLNCxr-5cM0xxeZWSnL_pFx44Arl4JEgDu-DpSLuTc1vdWjZF1sZ49rqcR8sl-_jCh_JgOgrVS-yfZfiilTfRomf5QZ9aZdoJd45FZPbqdSo-1jPYtRdb03vGGoo\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u2018Always\u2019 if you want to delete all activity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will then be asked to choose which activity you want to delete.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-OHSbkHiUujLasCxnCtQvfq4ZnxOi5bOrLcbCM7ysQ6XPQNywmpKeCIJZiv12i7fqOO2QvtkKB_jQ_YW2va_iRZugMnSE8R2YR-Y7kjrshGp4krUxhlxaPQr4Xb7JWiNoYVvUhRekpHo4fxWPMJjXaw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u2018Next.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-confirm-youd-like-to-delete-your-data-7\">5. Confirm you\u2019d like to delete your data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Confirm you\u2019d like to delete your data by clicking \u2018Delete.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/0gJocM1EuKJ2iRgbzY341EwD6D8wkZPmDnKwPX-SjXI7nzsOvyOPu2zios0q01ZQxPN_Dbf_b3mLnW2IzsMXzT2InNI66l4vyU0M2gmxrDWIJqAWTpe0RlgjLd_sUMYBJ99PC8KNC0Cz8Ur5B_bB0JE\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your deletion is now complete.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-delete-google-data-automatically\">How to Delete Google Data Automatically<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you stop using Google products after you delete your data, Google will collect more information about you. If you\u2019d rather not have to delete your Google data manually in the future, you can set Google up so that it deletes your data automatically. Here\u2019s how.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"web-app-activity\">Web &amp; App Activity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the below steps to delete your web &amp; app activity automatically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-go-to-my-google-activity-8\">1. Go to My Google Activity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to your <a href=\"https:\/\/myaccount.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Account<\/a> and sign in if you haven\u2019t already.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-click-data-and-privacy\">2. Click \u2018Data and privacy\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the \u2018Data and privacy\u2019 settings on the left-hand side of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/wkt0RCvbSlIyM-8Zb8HSqT_o8aGpB1pK4JMosvgHa1Jm82u7cqd8yTqr_SQGJh9-BegBlKEo-XSSayjChj-mXLbyo3DqEc4p4H0Vo1SGA88aUwI7FEVvlD4cdBmr24W9LhoSfCeNrRC9Kg8mTZN0LT0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-scroll-down-and-click-web-app-activity\">3. Scroll down and click \u2018Web &amp; App Activity\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down to \u2018Things you\u2019ve done and places you\u2019ve been.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under \u2018History settings,\u2019 click \u2018Web &amp; App Activity.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/COPKFTAFZETMS3PfcatOP81fGq23-GZUhkMGfK-AZcLI422JsFooEUqJsJ8q6oeeaJWLO2BIHkg89oI4tVHn05mm7teMcCekuXIcDtIVcCxfm2Ju_fXU1xf4BtkWK1SLK2FLrj7leFNaUoZ0qOzWYA0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-click-choose-an-auto-delete-option\">4. Click \u2018Choose an auto-delete option\u2019&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down to the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under \u2018Auto-delete,\u2019 click \u2018Choose an auto-delete option.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/At4ZX5Dl7z-mXnp9CF8GSM5nhW-Ixa7YJ1MRi7ELd55mvMn18C3SyBvfD2UNXZEQOKZ1k3aWJ6IooYgQPvaapQzsojPwq7S1G-NbcC_m8hO83IHQIhnHRQLeMDlr9GDVAxK4jfQFwU6izjeYoa8dKo4\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-choose-your-auto-delete-option\">5. Choose your auto-delete option<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Select \u2018Auto-delete activity older than\u2019 and click your preferred auto-delete time range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Auto-delete time range options include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>36 months.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After you select your preferred auto-delete time range, click \u2018Next.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/2GV2Nzf-cY_UmEk_mrcZF4yZvpU-hi6Hat3fJBvITx92Mn0P2rUT2S44JVCO3pZWyuf-BVrJUBM-jJokzREIRTU1n39OpVX42Yvt8NmLQVnezjDudAiMPAB22HgR8Dt_BWLVU03_pai06Fzo7nmU6Zk\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-confirm-your-auto-delete-preference\">6. Confirm your auto-delete preference<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u2018Confirm\u2019 to confirm your auto-delete time range preference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Qy7Ld-eqk6vX3o7yUfZVRh1q259RlSffdS6zTZkY61eg1ykJ3z2HwR05rAEkWMwdPDFftmL0mfnVM1Lp047d9PjMRxNouucqUqPXJplovUw1XqJ9FC8LWqZDRzIZU-Dk115Cqc9e4PNIxdSQUAL8ghw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"location-history\">Location history<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the below steps to delete your location history automatically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-go-to-my-google-activity-9\">1. Go to My Google Activity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to your <a href=\"https:\/\/myaccount.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Account<\/a> and sign in if you haven\u2019t already.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-click-data-and-privacy-10\">2. Click \u2018Data and privacy\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the \u2018Data and privacy\u2019 settings on the left-hand side of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/wkt0RCvbSlIyM-8Zb8HSqT_o8aGpB1pK4JMosvgHa1Jm82u7cqd8yTqr_SQGJh9-BegBlKEo-XSSayjChj-mXLbyo3DqEc4p4H0Vo1SGA88aUwI7FEVvlD4cdBmr24W9LhoSfCeNrRC9Kg8mTZN0LT0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-scroll-down-and-click-location-history\">3. Scroll down and click \u2018Location History\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down to \u2018Things you\u2019ve done and places you\u2019ve been.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under \u2018History settings,\u2019 click \u2018Location History.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/EyoPoURBx9qX0rp2DyrKa8ZD2GTzn0kEma7KWGUjAvRyHOkQbEKvHaJNqEeSdiUMFX-FlBDgqgd0edEzKV4MrEVxjDJxovWzrREAcuCLcrOptmPD5Q-4QcTL0d96mlLCSIkTU5ICfDB-U7pkfzP-AvM\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-click-choose-an-auto-delete-option-11\">4. Click \u2018Choose an auto-delete option\u2019&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down to the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under \u2018Auto-delete,\u2019 click \u2018Choose an auto-delete option.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/NfD0zhqvb0v8dpKdtY2RmzMG4WqJerjZ3GcB3rNZv-y70baCc0ENPDns55Gjj8JXl0vtINO1Fb5Y-v-wL4ynU2JCg8LU_Bm9qQDhi4lY5KsVrLOnqa-FrH9_JaNlYWzq2UB5H7M1-VchVZettsan7NQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-choose-your-auto-delete-option-12\">5. Choose your auto-delete option<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Select \u2018Auto-delete activity older than.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, select your preferred auto-delete time range.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Auto-delete time range options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>36 months.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/QKZAUhTnpQ-wdLuEp5nzeGAYDZrc5M6kfE7g7JE7Q-F1rsq294d2bXyTbp-KNzVHNMMgmfau0mw9obIgT1vT8ItiQTjhFb0Xj65K6CqEPLJmXwEQDCYaU5dGDfqmUu_-R-be4TdPfsBG2zyEXT8axSE\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u2018Next.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-confirm-your-auto-delete-preference-13\">6. Confirm your auto-delete preference<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u2018Confirm\u2019 to confirm your auto-delete timeframe preference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/OyGc--r1S8YZlIVEMotlP_MhVF7m5LrbXTsJTloDadUTW_DCDmMr37pUZlt3H_KlwTb87ick5bIAGvDr0bhV0WGPT89IzyI6YMXWwKGp1IOsGv_WN-tknBsi_EkfKUiRS4LYdMH6fRKNWgKz2Zw7aAU\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-turn-off-delete-activity\">How to Turn Off &amp; Delete Activity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also turn off data tracking altogether for the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Web &amp; app activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YouTube history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can do so.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-go-to-your-google-account\">1. Go to your Google account&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to your Google Account and sign into your Google account if you haven\u2019t already.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-click-data-privacy\">2. Click \u2018Data &amp; privacy\u2019&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u2018Data &amp; privacy\u2019 on the left-hand side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/EegnJCMhu3Sp3_tO6lxfNSV1NLusjfobhTRbc0vPN76ok6zqWDd5VebVmNGFXWmijKUKD4qDIfw1QacS6EAGnGIJfchIEEsFHcSbAmErbQBIA5VXECUg23aZjZfSrXElcVlLQA6BmP1LRflzpmqU5Uo\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-click-on-activity-you-dont-want-to-save\">3. Click on activity you don\u2019t want to save<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down to \u2018Things you\u2019ve done and places you\u2019ve been.\u2019 Under \u2018History settings,\u2019 select the activity you don\u2019t want to save.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/79Sz3JmBldQ_gbyLSV37hyFt-PMbgfjGoH-Dlb1qhWoXRnAfXaLtU7iCf8CNda77cbisEHUfGVINR4HWMf8YfpFd2Czk4sI-Fob6UKwsU-NcnfGoHPDK7tpeh3rp2MQqb--PaLeKBnjCNnJJD6mvBm4\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-click-turn-off\">4. Click \u2018Turn off\u2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u2018Turn off.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, click either \u2018Turn off\u2019 or \u2018Turn off and delete activity.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-Z_gIghiJUgVL5QQ_iiqwvSujoxpa9DE5it4scmran4AUMTfvTRkS_ABFZR_QjNnZng2uMqL5WVo_J6beYs_ddyCg3U0Zlfqyjf8hk-agj1JU_JS5OH9ACY7ACH7L7xkyFUwdkmCv0D7bbPb5HVZNjk\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Clicking \u2018Turn off\u2019 will turn off any data tracking for that specific activity from this point onward. It will not delete any data that has been collected up to this point (i.e., this data will still be used to personalize your experience).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clicking \u2018Turn off and delete activity\u2019 will turn off any data tracking for that specific activity from this point onward and delete data that has been collected up to this point.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-else-do-you-need-to-delete-your-data-from\">Where Else Do You Need to Delete Your Data From?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You also need to delete your data from data brokers, which are companies that trade in your personal information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Google, data brokers also store your data. However, unlike Google, data brokers don\u2019t give you anything back for your data. Most people are also not aware that data brokers are collecting information about them and sharing\/selling it to third parties in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data brokers get your information <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/all-the-ways-data-brokers-get-your-personal-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">from sources<\/a> such as public records, social media, mobile apps, credit card transactions, and browser cookies (for online activities). They then sell it to marketers, insurers, government agencies, politicians, and even individuals who may want to find out more about you (via people search sites). You can read more about data brokers in our <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/what-are-data-brokers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">comprehensive data broker guide<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the host of Last Week Tonight John Oliver noted in his segment on data brokers, they\u2019re a \u201cmassive, harmful invasion of privacy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Data Brokers: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wqn3gR1WTcA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can remove yourself from most data broker databases by following our <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/opt-out-guides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">opt-out guides<\/a>. Some of our popular guides include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-yourself-from-spokeo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remove yourself from Spokeo<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-yourself-from-beenverified\/\">remove yourself from BeenVerified<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-yourself-from-peoplefinders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remove yourself from PeopleFinder<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-yourself-from-radaris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remove yourself from Radaris<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-yourself-from-people-background-check\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remove yourself from People Background Check<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-yourself-from-truthfinder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remove yourself from TruthFinder<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-yourself-from-mylife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remove yourself from MyLife<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Opting out of data brokers isn\u2019t easy. While some data brokers let you opt out by filling out a form, others require you to verify your request over the phone or submit more personal information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also need to opt out of data brokers repeatedly. This is because data brokers never stop collecting information about you. As soon as you create more data (whether through public records, apps, etc.), they\u2019ll find it and add it to their databases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to ensure your name is off data brokers for good without all the hard work, <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/privacy-protection-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">subscribe to a data broker service like DeleteMe<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>To reduce the amount of information data brokers can find about you, use a private search engine or browser (for example, Tor, which hides your IP address by moving your traffic across different routers), minimize your use of apps, and be careful about what you share on social media and other places online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fa-qs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are answers to common questions people have about deleting their Google data.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-data-does-google-have\">How much data does Google have?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot. Anytime you use Google services, apps, and devices, Google collects your data. This includes browsing activities, YouTube history, location history, online purchases, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-google-sell-your-data\">Does Google sell your data?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, Google does not sell your data. <a href=\"https:\/\/safety.google\/intl\/en_ie\/privacy\/ads-and-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google\u2019s Safety Centre<\/a> says they \u201cdo not sell your personal information to anyone.\u201d However, your data is used for targeted advertising. The Electronic Frontier Foundation has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eff.org\/deeplinks\/2020\/03\/google-says-it-doesnt-sell-your-data-heres-how-company-shares-monetizes-and\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a good explainer<\/a> on how Google uses your data to make money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-download-google-data\">How to download Google data?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To download your Google data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/takeout.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Takeout<\/a> page and sign into your account if you haven\u2019t already.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm the data you want to download. Google automatically selects all products that have your data. You can deselect products if you don&#8217;t want to see data from them.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u2018Next step.\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose file type, file size, frequency, and destination.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u2018Export.\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Google will now start the export process, which could take hours or days depending on how much data there is. You will be notified when your export is complete and you can view your data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-google-keep-your-data-forever\">Does Google keep your data forever?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google keeps some of your data <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/technologies\/retention?hl=en-US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">until you delete your Google account<\/a> because it helps them understand how you use their features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, even if you delete an address from Google Maps, Google might still keep a record that you used the directions feature to make sure it doesn\u2019t show you how to use the directions feature in the future (because you already know how to use it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-is-all-the-google-data-stored\">Where is all the Google data stored?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google stores all of its data in data centers. You can see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/about\/datacenters\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a list of all their data center locations<\/a> on Google\u2019s site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-you-clear-google-data\">Should you clear Google data?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To improve your privacy and stop receiving personalized offers and results, you should clear your Google data regularly or set it to auto-delete.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-happens-if-i-clear-google-data\">What happens if I clear Google data?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you clear Google data, Google won\u2019t be able to use it to personalize your experiences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-clearing-history-really-clear-history\">Does clearing history really clear history?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you clear your browsing history on your Google account, it will still exist locally on your device. For this reason, you need to clear your browsing history both on your Google account and in Chrome on all your devices. Read our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/how-to-clear-google-search-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to clear Google search history<\/a> to learn how.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-does-google-keep-your-deleted-data\">How long does Google keep your deleted data?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google deletes data in their servers in around <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/technologies\/retention?hl=en-US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">two months<\/a> and encrypted backups in around six months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you delete your data from Google, Google deletes it from view so that it is not used for personalization. Google then starts the process to safely and completely delete your data from its storage systems, which can take around two months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google services also use encrypted backup storage; your data here can remain for up to six months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Follow the below step-by-step guide to learn how to delete Google data. 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