Deleting browser history doesn't delete it: Google keeps its own account-tied copy
nikola_mr64990 · x · 2026-09-18
A widely shared privacy tip: even after you clear your browsing history, Google keeps its own copy tied to your account, on a page most users have never opened.
The original post links to instructions on how to locate that page and wipe all of it. Worth a quick check if you care about privacy.
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