For example, if your name appears in your local newspaper, Google’s Search engine may index that article and display it to other people if they search for your name. In some circumstances, Google also collects information about you from publicly accessible sources. You can also turn on Location History if you want to create a private map of where you go with your signed-in devices.
For example, you can turn your Android device’s location on or off using the device’s settings app. The types of location data we collect depend in part on your device and account settings.
We collect this information when a Google service on your device contacts our servers - for example, when you install an app from the Play Store or when a service checks for automatic updates. We also collect information about the interaction of your apps, browsers, and devices with our services, including IP address, crash reports, system activity, and the date, time, and referrer URL of your request. The information we collect includes unique identifiers, browser type and settings, device type and settings, operating system, mobile network information including carrier name and phone number, and application version number. We collect information about the apps, browsers, and devices you use to access Google services, which helps us provide features like automatic product updates and dimming your screen if your battery runs low. And if you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us. To help explain things as clearly as possible, we’ve added examples, explanatory videos, and definitions for key terms. And across our services, you can adjust your privacy settings to control what we collect and how your information is used. You can also choose to browse the web privately using Chrome in Incognito mode. And you can use many Google services when you’re signed out or without creating an account at all, like searching on Google or watching YouTube videos. For example, you can sign up for a Google Account if you want to create and manage content like emails and photos, or see more relevant search results. You can use our services in a variety of ways to manage your privacy. Products that are integrated into third-party apps and sites, like ads and embedded Google Maps.Platforms like the Chrome browser and Android operating system.Google apps, sites, and devices, like Search, YouTube, and Google Home.We build a range of services that help millions of people daily to explore and interact with the world in new ways.