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" " Clearing your online browsing history is a simple matter of following the steps, no matter which browser you use, from Chrome, to Firefox, to Apple's Safari, but may have to be repeated on different devices. Yui Mok/PA Images/Getty Images Your web browser history is a peek into your inner world, motivations and behaviors. And as such, you might not want your You can manage this sensitive history no matter which browser you use, from Chrome, to Firefox, to Apple's Safari, but the steps are all a little different. And keep in mind that if you have multiple devices — and more than one browser on each device — that you may have to repeat some of these processes so that your main squeeze doesn't know that you've been, for example, searching for an engagement ring online. • Click or tap the menu icon with three dots on the upper-right side of the browser window. • Click or tap History> History (CTRL+H). • On the left hand side, scroll to Clear Browsing Data. A box will appear which will ask you how much history you want to delete. • If you want to completely clear out your history, also click the boxes for cookies and other site data and cached images and files. Then click Clear Data. That'll clear out your previous searches. • You may also want to prevent Chrome from auto-completing searches in the future. In Settings, (also found by tapping on the three dots on the upper-right of your browser) click Sync and Google services, and scroll to Other Google Services. Under Other...

• Google account: Data & personalization> Activity and timeline> My Activity > three dots> Delete activity by. • Chrome on PC: Tap three vertical dots> History> History> Clear browsing data. • Chrome on mobile: Tap three dots> History> Clear browsing data. Google app: More> Search activity. Follow these instructions to learn how to delete your Google history from your Google account, from the Google How to Delete the Search History From Your Google Account Clearing your Google search history doesn't mean Google actually deletes your search data. Google still keeps records about how and when you use certain features, even when you delete the details of your activity. However, you can remove it so prying eyes in your life don't see it. To delete individual Google search activity items, scroll through your My Activity page (or use the search function) to find the search item you want to delete. Then, select the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner of the item, and select Delete. Clear Google Search History From Your Chrome Web Browser on a Computer If Google Chrome is your main web browser, you can clear your Google Search history from within the browser. When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to...

Imagine for a minute your entire search history was open for everyone to see. That’s a scary thought, right? Embarrassing queries aside, there are certain things you should never search using Google for an entirely different reason. It can totally open you up to scams and malware. And then there are things you’d rather not have accessible to the world. If you’ve ever been curious about what secrets Google knows about you, here’s your chance to find out. Here’s a quick way to see firsthand: Prepared to be shocked First, make sure you're signed in to your Google account. If you're using Chrome and see your photo or initial in the top right corner, you're good to go. Otherwise, go to Next, open a new browser tab and search for the term “Google ad settings.” Click the first result that pops up. This brings you to your You’ll likely see dozens of results. A quick search may show that you are obsessed with the Royal family or even something more obscure like school supplies. Google’s assumptions aren’t always right. Take my results. Google thinks I don’t have children,I’m male and I really like heavy metal music. But amid those three strikeouts, Google nailed it with tech, jets, and tea. Sick of being tracked? Stop ad personalization with a click Now that the fun (or unsettling) part is over, time to get to work. These private details are compiled from all the searches you’ve done, links you’ve clicked, YouTube videos you’ve watched, articles you’ve read, and more. Maybe you sca...

In some cases, you might see sessions instead of individual devices. A session is a period of time during which you’re signed in to our Google Account from a browser, app, or service on the device. It’s normal to have multiple sessions on the same device. A separate session can be created on the device: • When you sign in on a new device • When you re-enter your password to verify it’s you • When you sign in on a new browser, app, or service • When you grant an app access to your account data • When you sign in on an incognito or private browser window For your security, the page will display each session, to allow you to review its details and sign out of it if you’re not sure it’s yours. The times listed on the page represent the last time there was communication between the device or session and Google’s systems, at each location. This communication can include: • User actions, like when you use Google Account or Google apps • Automatic syncing that happens in the background between a service and Google Therefore, you might see a time which is more recent than when you last used the device. Sign out on a device you no longer use To help keep your account secure, sign out on devices that: • Are lost or you no longer own • Don't belong to you Important: If you don’t recognize a device or there’s unfamiliar activity on your account, follow the steps to On the Your devices panel, select Manage all devices. You can look for these signs that someone else is us...

Location History is aGoogleAccount setting that creates Timeline, a personal map that helps you remember: • Places you go • Routes to destinations • Trips you take It can also give you personalized experiences across Google based on where you go. When Location History is on, even when Google apps aren’t in use, your precise device location is regularly saved to: • Your devices • Google servers To make Google experiences helpful for everyone, we may use your data to: • Show information based on anonymized location data, such as: • Popular times • Environmental insights • Detect and prevent fraud and abuse. • Improve and develop Google services, such as ads products. • Help businesses determine if people visit their stores because of an ad, if you have • We share only anonymous estimates, not personal data, with businesses. • This activity can include info about your location from your device's general area and IP address. Things to know about Location History: • Location History is off by default. We can only use it if you turn Location History on. • You can turn off Location History at any time in your • You can review and manage your Location History. You can: • Review places you’ve been in • Edit or delete your Location History anytime. Important:Some of these steps work only on Android 8.0 and up. • • T urn Location History on or off You can turn off Location History for your account at any time. If you use a work or school account, your administrator needs to make ...

Learn more about managing your Google Account info and activity. You can choose what type of activity is saved in your account and used to personalize your experience across Google services. Review your privacy settings You can quickly find and change most of the settings explained below with the Control what activity gets saved Use • Searches you do • Websites you visit • Videos you watch • Places you go Activity data helps bring you a better experience through quicker search and a more customized experience on Google products. Learn more about how to Track & delete your info These resources help you review & control the activity saved in your Google Account. Location History is a Google Account setting that creates Timeline, a personal map that helps you remember places you visit, routes you use, and trips you take. When you have Learn more about how to Location History can give you a more personalized experience across Google, such as recommendations based on places you often visit.