As a result of privacy concerns, Google is now gradually rolling out a new feature that users can select manually to automatically delete location history, web, and app activities from their accounts. You can always disable the collection of this data, but the new settings should help to have a more personal experience while using Google services, and protecting your privacy a little better. In this guide, you’ll learn to set how long Google is allowed to keep your data before deleting it. Also, we’ll look at the steps to disable location history, web, and apps activities entirely on your Google account.
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How to delete location and search history automatically on Google
Use these steps to delete location and activity history automatically on Google: Once you complete the steps, all your web and app activities older than the day you specified will be deleted automatically. Manage your activity controls Manage activity Choose how long to keep your data on Google servers
Keep until I delete manually (default). Keep for 18 months. Keep for 3 months.
Google autom delete data options Confirm Google data auto-delete settings
How to disable location and search history on Google
Use these steps to disable location and activity data collection on Google: After you complete the steps, Google should no longer collect your activities or locations when using its services. Manage your activity controls Disable Google activity tracking Pause Google tracking While the option to disable location and activity data collection has been around for a long time, the ability to delete your history automatically after 3 or 18 months are new features rolling out gradually to users. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
