It's impressive how much Google knows about us and our activities, and we can access this information with just a few clicks on our smartphone or computer.
It goes far beyond basic data like name, age and interests, as Google has a deeper knowledge of us than some people close to us.
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In particular, there are some apps that literally list our information. meet three of them to follow!
Google Maps
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One of the ways Google collects information is through the Google Maps. If you have Location History turned on, you can access your timeline on Google Maps and see exactly where you've traveled in the past, including the time and specific route you took. traveled.
It's a fascinating way to look back on your experiences, but it can also be a little scary. If you want to pause Location History, you can do so in the app or computer settings.
Google Photos
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Another way of tracking is through the Google Photos, which stores metadata about the photos you take, including the location they were taken.
To see all of the location information collected by Google Photos, you can go to the “Locations” section in the app or on the website. Alternatively, disable location tracking in your Google Photos settings.
Ad Personalization
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Additionally, Google uses all of this information to personalize ads based on a variety of factors, such as personal information added to your Google Account, partner advertiser data, and Google's own algorithms Google.
If you have ad personalization turned on, you will be able to see the profile that Google has created based on your browsing and search habits. If you prefer, you can disable ad personalization in your privacy settings.
While it's amazing how well Google knows us, it's important to remember that information isn't always 100% accurate.
So even if you turn off ad personalization, you will still receive ads, however they may not be as targeted and appear less often.
It is essential that we are aware of the information we share and the privacy settings available, so that we can have greater control over our data and how they are used.