Google Privacy Guide Step 3: Turn Off History Settings So Data Stops Rebuilding
nikola_mr64990 · x · 2026-09-09
Step 3 of the Google privacy thread: deleting data means nothing if collection stays on — it refills within a week. Go back to Data & privacy → History settings and turn off Web & App Activity, YouTube History, and Timeline.
Related event: Tutorial: purge Google's hidden activity copies and stop data collection(5 posts)→
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