How To Delete Yourself (And Your Searches) From Google’s Memory





How To Delete Yourself (And Your Searches) From Google’s Memory


Your Google account is a powerful tool. Through tracking and artificial intelligence it helps shapes Gmail, Google Maps and YouTube into the service that you see today.

There is however a downside to all of this, and that is that to do all that Google tracks pretty much every action you take within its services.




So if you play a YouTube video, search for an image or translate a piece of text Google keeps a record of everything.

If this, rather understandably, fills you with dread then don’t panic. The company has released a website called My Activity which shows in detail your activity through Google’s many services.

That includes every search you’ve ever made, every YouTube video you’ve ever watched and more.

Now if that worries you then don’t panic because My Activity was created to give you control over all of this.

You can now login, review and delete these activities individually giving you far more control over your online activity and Google’s tracking of it.

This Doesn't mean you're rid of Google.


If you’re wondering how Google became the megalith that it is today, it’s not just because it’s one of the most useful tools cooked up since the wheel. Google sells advertising to pay the bills, using what it knows about you to aim certain ads in your direction.

But, the real question is, how much does Google really know about you? In one word: everything. Yes, be afraid. Be very afraid. Maybe.

Google knows what God you pray to, what your favorite restaurant is, what you read online, what you say to your friends online… You name it. Anything you do on that little computer of yours is documented.

Google knows where you live, where you work, what YouTube video you watched 5 times today, who you’re meeting… Come on, man. Streetview, Gmail, Maps, Waze, Google+, Calendar – There’s an app for everything, and ol’ Google has a finger in just about every pie you can smell. Weird way to put it, I know, but there’s almost no way to adequately emphasize how “in the know” Google has become.

Now, this is pretty cool in a way. Typically, I only see ads that are somewhat relevant to my interests. It’s nice not to have to scroll through a bunch of Captain Morgan and Marlboro banners all over my news feed, you know? Having ads tailored to your lifestyle is kind of nice when you think about it, because you might actually come across something useful.

On the other hand, Google is like an insanely powerful big brother, monitoring every step you take and every move you make. It is kind of creepy in a sense to know that someone, or something is keeping such meticulous track of you. Privacy is an issue we’ve talked plenty about here at AG, and is often debated when it comes to our use of the internet.

But at the end of the day, I don’t think any harm is being done. So Google remembers your anniversary but your husband doesn’t. Google… cares?

Boy, conspiracy theorists are going to have a field day with this one. Break out your tin foil hats and prepare for the end. The reign of the almighty Google has just begun.

If you are worried about being tracked my google, you're going to have to get a new phone and avoid most modern technology.

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