Google Settings

Data Management Guide

Learn how to control what data Google collects and how it's used across your services.

Manage Your Preferences Export Your Data

Key Data Categories

Types of data you can manage

Personalization Data

Controls how Google tailors ads, search results, and YouTube recommendations based on your activity.

Manage settings →

Device & Location Data

Includes location history, device usage patterns, and local search history.

Configure now →

Third-Party Sharing

Review which partners can receive data and how it's used for advertising and analytics.

Adjust sharing →

Data Retention

Control how long Google stores your history and device information.

Set expiration →

Data Management Tools

Tools to audit and control your data

Activity Timeline

Review and delete search, browsing, and location history.

View Activity

Download Center

Export all Google data via Google Takeout in various formats.

Start download

Data Purge

Permanently delete selected data categories

Remove data

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