How to Delete the Data Google and Your Social Networks Store About You

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Nowadays, online privacy has become a growing concern for many users. Platforms like Google and social media collect a considerable amount of information about us, from our online searches to our social interactions.

While these platforms offer useful services, it's shareholder database that some users want to limit the amount of data stored about them. Below are some steps you can take to delete or reduce the amount of information Google and your social networks store about you.

Table of contents

Google:
Social networks:
General Tips:
Google:
1. Search History:

Sign in to your Google account and go to “My Activity.”
In the left sidebar, select “Searches” to view your search history.
You can delete specific items by clicking the three dots next to each entry, or clear the entire history.
2. Location History:

Go to “My Activity” and select “Locations.”
Delete specific locations or clear all location history.
3. Ad Settings:

In your Google account, go to “Settings” and select “Ads.”
Adjust your ad personalization preferences or turn off ad personalization altogether.
4. Account Settings:

Review and adjust the privacy and security settings in your Google Account to limit the amount of data shared.
Social networks:
1. Facebook:

Go to your account settings and select “Your information on Facebook.”
Review and delete categories of information you do not want stored.
2. Twitter:

Go to privacy and security settings.
Please review the options regarding data collection and adjust them according to your preferences.
3. Instagram:

In settings, select “Security” and then “Data Access.”
Delete any information you do not want stored.