How do I delete my search history?
Clear your history
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .
- At the top right, tap More. History.
- Tap Clear browsing data.
- Next to “Time range,” select how much history you want to delete. To clear everything, tap All time.
- Check “Browsing history.”
- Tap Clear data.
Can Google see searches?
Over time, Google opened up to allow users to see some of it. You can go to the My Activity page on Google to see everything Google knows about you. You’ll find every search you’ve made, most of the websites you’ve visited — because of Google Analytics — and even more if you’re signed into a Google account.
Where do deleted searches go?
When you clear your browser history, you’re only deleting the history that’s locally stored on your computer. Clearing your browser history doesn’t do anything to the data stored on Google’s servers.
How long is search history stored?
Google will set web and app searches to auto-delete after 18 months even if users take no action at all. Google’s location history is off by default, but when users turn it on, it will also default to an 18-month deletion schedule.
Can someone see my search history?
Despite the privacy precautions you take, there is someone who can see everything you do online: your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Most modern web browsers include some form of privacy mode, which allows you to surf without saving cookies, temporary files, or your browsing history to your computer.
Can your search history be tracked?
Unfortunately, your web searches are carefully tracked and saved in databases, where the information can be used for almost anything, including highly targeted advertising and price discrimination based on your data profile. Google makes it easy to find your personal web history, manage it and even delete it.
What happens if you search something illegal on Google?
Your computer will be confiscated and your entire search history will be examined. Even if you did not actively search for illegal material and the current material in question was acquired or accessed by accident, a previous search that seems suspicious could be used against you.