Find Out And Delete Data Google Stored About You In Its Server

Google is the biggest search engine now ruling the web. But did you know, Google is storing your private data. Yes, Google keeps tabs on a lot of data about you. How and when you surf, the search terms you use, the pages you visit. This happens when you visit them while logged into your Google Account from a Chrome browser, an Android device, or by clicking on them in Google.

Only way to avoid this problem is by accessing Google in incognito mode. It’s a good option if you know you’re going to surf something objectionable.

But always this is not a bad thing because Google uses most of these stored data to display relevant ads to you. But sometimes this ads becomes so irritative we hope to get rid off them but don’t know how to?

In this article we will help you to find out and delete data Google stored about you.

Clearing your browser history is NOT the same as clearing your Google Web & App History. When you clear your browser history, you’re only deleting the history that’s locally stored on your computer. Clearing your browser history doesn’t do anything to the data stored on Google’s servers.

Find Out Data Google Stored About You In Its Server


First logon to your Google Account

Now go to Web & App Activity

Their you can see complete insight of search keywords that Google stored about your online activity.

Backup Data Google Stored About You In Its Server


Before deleting you can download your entire Google Web & App History. For that,

Click the vertical ellipsis ().

Choose “Download Searches” from the drop-down menu.

find out and Delete Data That Google Stored About You

You’ll see a window confirming that you want to “Download a copy of your data” .Read the important information before you proceed. Then click on “Create Archive“.

A message will appear telling you that Google is preparing your archive. Click Ok.

Check your email. A link to your archive should be there.

Delete Data Google Stored About You In Its Server


Now we are going to delete these past searches and the content you’ve browsed in Chrome and other apps. You can delete selected queries or delete entire content from Google.

To delete selected items, tick on each check box that you want to delete and tap on “Delete” option appear on the header of the page.

find out and Delete Data That Google Stored About You

To delete entire records from your Web & App History, click the vertical ellipsis () on top right corner of the page and select “Delete Options“.

find out and Delete Data That Google Stored About You

Now a small popup will display, their choose “Advanced” and in “Select Date” field choose “All Time” and tap on “Delete“.

find out and Delete Data That Google Stored About You

Google will ask if you are sure you want to delete your web & app activity. Keep in mind that deleted items cannot be recovered! Click “Delete” to proceed.

After the process is completed, you should see that there are “No items to show” in your Google Web & App Activity.

Also Read : Enemies of Internet Freedom – Government Organizations Around the World who Monitor our Online Activities

Disable or Pause Google Web & App History


You can also pause Google servers from storing your search history. For that:

Again click on vertical ellipsis () and choose “Settings“.

find out and Delete Data That Google Stored About You

On the “Account controls” page, there is a blue switch next to “Your searches and browsing activity”. Slide the switch to the left.

find out and Delete Data That Google Stored About You

You’ll see a window asking, “Pause Web & App Activity?” Read the important information before your proceed. Then click “Pause“.

find out and Delete Data That Google Stored About You

Your “Account history” page should say that your search and browsing activity is paused, and the switch should be gray.

find out and Delete Data That Google Stored About You

If you want to go a little further, you can tell Google to “pause” all of the other history it logs from the other Google apps and services you use. This includes the places you go, information from your devices, and your YouTube watch history. To access these settings, click on “Show More Controls“.

find out and Delete Data That Google Stored About You

Slide all the switches to the left. After you slide each switch, you will see a confirmation message asking if you would like to pause each activity. Read the important information for each item, then click “Pause” to complete the process.

find out and Delete Data That Google Stored About You

Even though you delete and disable your history, you are not invisible to Google—especially if you maintain a Google account for using various Google apps and services, such as Gmail and YouTube.

The reality is that it’s pretty much impossible to be invisible to Google. But you can be prudent. Start by eliminating all Google apps and services from your daily web use.

Sabarinath
Sabarinathhttps://techlog360.com
Sabarinath is the tech-savvy founder and Editor-in-Chief of TechLog360. With years of experience in the tech industry and a computer science background, he's an authority on the latest tech news, business insights, and app reviews. Trusted for his expertise and hands-on tips for Android and iOS users, Sabarinath leads TechLog360 with a commitment to accuracy and helpfulness. When not immersed in the digital world, he's exploring new gadgets or sharing knowledge with fellow tech enthusiasts.

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