Choose privacy settings that are right for you
You can use these tools now to manage your experience in Google products like Search and YouTube. Signing in to a Google Account will give you more controls over your privacy settings and what data is used to improve your experience with our services.
Tools you can use now
When you are not signed-in, some information about your Google activity is stored in a cookie or similar technology on your device. This helps Google services work better for you. For example, we use this data to improve your search results. Here you can adjust the privacy settings that impact your experience on this device.
Google Search personalization
The searches you do on this device can help Google improve your search results and show you more relevant ads.
YouTube Search and Watch History
YouTube improves your video recommendations based on what you've already watched or searched for on your current device.
Ads Settings
You can change the types of ads you see on Google by opting out of ads based on your interests. Please note that you will still see ads after opting out, however they'll be less relevant.
Opting out of Google Analytics
The owners of websites you visit use data collected by Google Analytics to make their sites work better. You can opt out from having this data sent to Google Analytics by downloading and installing this browser add-on.
Your account tools
These tools and settings help you manage your experience across devices when you're signed in to your Google Account.
Your personal info
Manage this basic information — your name, email, and phone number — to help others find you on Google products like Hangouts, Gmail, and Maps, and make it easier to get in touch. You can manage this info and keep it private by signing in to your account.
Manage your Google activity
You have lots of tools for controlling and reviewing your Google activity. Sign in, then these can help you decide how to make Google services work better for you.
Ads settings
Showing ads helps us offer many of our services for free to everyone. As a signed-in user you can adjust the type of ads we show you, to make them as relevant and useful as possible.
Control your content
When you have a Google Account you can download the content stored in your account for use in other services, or setup the Inactive Account Manager to let a trustee download some of your content in the event the account is left unattended.
