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Google is also rolling out the ability to auto-delete your location activity after
three or 18 months so watch out for the settings.Stop Google saving location data
You can also prevent Google from using your
device to keep a log of where you go4
Auto-delete activity
By selecting ‘Choose To Delete
Automatically’, you’ll be presented with three
options: select to manually delete or else have
Google wipe activity after three or 18 months.5
Make a choice
Simply tap the button next to the option
you want. Google will still retain any activity
information it gathers but only for that time
period, after which it will be deleted.6
Confirm the choice
You will be asked to confirm your choice
and once you do, your preference will be
saved. You can now rest, knowing Google
won’t be retaining your activity data forever.Turn Location Services off
Apple lets you toggle Location Services
off by going to Settings>Privacy>
Location Services. You can also turn
off Location Services and GPS for
individual apps: go down the list and
indicate ‘Never’ against apps you wish
to bar. Should an app need to access
your location in order to work, such as
Maps, consider selecting ‘While Using’.Knowledge base
Location History
Toggle this switch to off if you
don’t want Google to save
where you go. It monitors your
whereabouts even if you’re not
using a Google service.Check your activity
Want to see where Google
knows you’ve been? Tap
‘Manage Activity’ and it’ll
highlight your most visited
places and give you a timeline
of your trips.The More menu
In Google Maps tap your
profile image and ‘Manage
Your Google Account’ (or visit
myaccount.google.com).
Go to Data & Personalisation>
Location History.Learn more
Google gives you the full
lowdown on what it does with
the information, how it gathers it
and what you can do to control
it – it’s certainly worth a read.