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This Is What Google Knows About You + How To Stop It

August 27, 2018 by Louise Myers 4 Comments

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Ever wondered what Google knows about you?

There’s no denying that Google makes our lives easier.

Through intuitive search, synced apps, and a wealth of online products and services, Google streamlines everything from how we work to how we travel.

But all this convenience comes with a price — namely, our privacy.

How can you protect your privacy online? Read on.

And be sure to Pin the infographic at the end that recaps this valuable info!


How does Google track you? More ways than you think!

How does Google track you?

In order to sell advertisements, Google collects data through the services we use.

This data collection goes well beyond what we’re searching in Google Chrome. It extends to:

  • Where going or where we’ve been (Waze/Google Maps).
  • What we’re talking about (Gmail).
  • What we’re watching (YouTube).
  • Our upcoming plans and appointments (Google Calendar).
  • And more!

The result is a wealth of information that allows the tech giant to personalize the ads we see. But the information Google collects allows the company to understand much more than just what you’re interested in.

This is because your digital footprint shows more than you may think.

Some of the stats Google collects on you

What does Google know about you?

In many ways, what we search and what we do online shows who we are. It tells a story about:

  • What we’re interested in.
  • What we’re thinking about.
  • What we’re concerned about.
  • What we like and dislike.
  • Even who we like and dislike!

Google is able to take all of this information to create an online profile that represents who the company thinks you are with scary accuracy. In fact, using the information collected through online services and downloaded apps, Google can guess everything from what you look and sound like to where you want to go on vacation next year.

Sound frightening? In many ways, it is.

While their company’s data collection tactics allows them to better personalize what we see, it begs the question: how much of ourselves and our privacy are we sacrificing for a better online experience?

How to stop Google from tracking you

How to stop Google from tracking you

Here are 6 quick tips to dial back the privacy invasion:

  • Use a VPN.
  • Adjust your privacy settings.
  • Use private browsing.
  • Use a different browser for search.
  • Delete your Google accounts.
  • Turn off location monitoring.

Are you concerned about your privacy online?

To illustrate the extent of what gathered data tells Google about yourself and your life, TheBestVPN put together an infographic outlining how much Google knows about you.

Check it out below, and save it to Pinterest so others know too!

Let us know in a comment your concerns with what Google knows about you.

Wondering what Google knows about you? While it makes our lives easier, this convenience comes with a price. Here's how protect your privacy online.

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About Louise Myers

Louise Myers is a graphic design expert whose designs have been featured by Disney, Macy's, WalMart and more. Her straightforward writing style empowers small business owners to make their own graphics for social media success!

Comments

  1. Angina says

    December 14, 2018 at 5:00 AM

    Delete your google account? All the android applications work with having a google account 🙂

    Reply
    • Louise Myers says

      December 14, 2018 at 9:23 AM

      Does this work? I don’t know.

      Reply
  2. Terry Green says

    May 29, 2019 at 7:32 AM

    Where is the location monitoring? Is it in Chrome or somewhere in Google?

    Reply
    • Louise Myers says

      May 29, 2019 at 11:10 AM

      Hi Terry!

      It’s monitored in several places: through Chrome, via Google search, and in the Maps and Calendar apps.

      Reply

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