Step 5
❱ Going back to the main Google Account home page, by first
clicking the back arrow and then Home on the left column, take
a moment to look through the other options available. Check on
the Privacy & Personalisation box; click the Manage your Data &
Personalisation link in the bottom of the box.
Step 6
❱ The Data & Personalisation category is quite expansive and
covers a lot of the content that transpires between you and
Google’s many services and apps. Each area within this category
can be expanded further, such as Web & App Activity, Location
History and so on. It’s important to take the time to trawl through
these sections to fine-tune your privacy settings.
Step 7
❱ To the left you’ll see the quick access column, where you’re able to
navigate back to the Account Home page; click on the Security link.
This will open the Security page where, in the event of someone
gaining access to your Google password, you’re able to lock down
your account. Here you can opt for 2-Step Verification, create an
Account recovery option and protect your account and its privacy.
Step 8
❱ The People & Sharing option, found via the left-hand column
again, is also worth investigating. In here, you’re able to define
your contacts, block any users and, most importantly, manage
your location sharing, as well as choose what personal information
about you is visible to others across the Google services.Step 9
❱ When dealing with your privacy via Google’s apps and services
there’s a lot to take in, which isn’t surprising considering the reach
Google has across the Internet as a whole. If you ever become
confused over any questions, or simply don’t know where to turn
next, the Help option will walk you through common issues and
offer guided steps on how to proceed.Step 10
❱ One final aspect of privacy that’s worth looking up is the Google
Privacy & Terms. These are in a constant state of flux and will
change depending on the laws of the country in which you’re
currently resident. Navigate to https://policies.google.com/privacy,
to view the latest Google Privacy Policy and see how it affects you.Protecting Your Privacy on Google