Google can log your searches, watch history, and activity across its various services. That might sound handy for a quick review of your browsing history or revisiting locations on Google Maps, but the company’s data collection practices can feel invasive at times. Your data helps Google serve faster searches and better location tracking, but it’s also used to serve you ads and “recommended” content. Looking to dial back Google’s influence? It’s a good idea to occasionally check in…

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