Smart devices have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS which track your location. For extra safety, it is wise to turn these features off when you are not using them.
When you perform a search, access Google Maps, or get the weather, either manually or automatically through a smartphone widget, Google will log your location and other people can access this information. To turn off the tracking devices on your Android or Apple device, follow the steps below: If you are an Android user
follow these steps for your phone:
follow these steps for your phone:
To turn off location history:
If you are an Phone or an iPad user follow these steps:
navigate to the setting by following these steps:
How to turn off 'frequent locations' on your iPhone or iCloud:
Your iPhone keeps track of places you've recently been as well as when and how often you visit those locations. If you are concerned that someone may use that information to find out information about you like where you live, work or go to school, it is necessary to turn off this feature.
To review and delete your recorded activity, including location data, Google’s My Activity panel allows you how to delete individual and group events. |