Google apps are amazing because they help to simplified complicated issues, the main thing is, are you aware of how to protect your privacy even on Google?
You’ll agree that how your privacy is processed online is paramount especially when it comes to Google apps. Google understand the dangers of privacy exposure therefore they have included a comprehensive privacy tool that will help you to monitor and control how the company uses your information.
A lot of people are not aware of these security measures, they are quite vital since almost everything we do now we do online. Living without an online presence is becoming impossible – therefore it’s paramount that you know how to protect your privacy online to prevent any mishap. You shouldn’t wait until something has gone wrong because looking for damaged control.
Below are steps to improve Google’s Privacy Protection
- If you input https://myaccount.google.com into a browser it will take you to your Google account homepage. The homepage will reveal the current levels of privacy regarding your data and security.
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- There are four available boxes located underneath the privacy check box. To get started just click on one of the links at the bottom of the box, this will take you through the step-by-step guide in selecting the right privacy for you.
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- There are several subcategories in the privacy check-up section. These categories have various options to review the key settings that informs Google about how to react towards you. The settings will set standard for ads that are displayed, how you get connected to others, Google photo settings that are available and the content you share on YouTube.
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- You can check boxes for category options, for instance in the YouTube category, you can keep subscription, video likes, saved playlist private. They could be made available for others to view If they click on your You Tube/Google account. Read through the different categories to tighten your online security.
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- If you go back to the Google home page, you can look through other options available. You can manage your data and personalise them by clicking on the link at the bottom of the box.
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- Your data and how they are personalised is quite broad. It will educate you about the correlation between you and Google’s services and apps. You will get more details within each category such as:
- Web and App activities
- Location
- History
- And more
If you want to fine tune your privacy, then you should invest time in learning these various tools.
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- There’s a quick access column at the left that navigates you back to the home page, click on the security link. This security link will take you to the security page which allows you to lock your account if someone gains access to your password. You can set up a 2-step verification, decide to create an account recovery option to further protect your account and its privacy
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- You’ll find people and sharing options at the left-hand column where you might decide to apply changes. You can block contacts, redefine contacts and manage how your location is shared. Decide what personal information you want to make available to others across Google services.
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- There’s a lot to absorb when dealing with your privacy via Google’s apps and services. This shouldn’t come as a surprise since Google is one of the biggest search engines online. If you need assistance with anything because you’re confused, the help option is handy and will walk you through the common issues and offer solutions through guided steps.
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- The final step is to look through Google’s privacy and terms. They are constantly subject to change based on laws from different countries. Visit https//policies.google.com/privacy to read the latest Google Privacy Policy and understands how to affect you.
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In Conclusion
One of the best investments for anyone online is to invest some time in acquiring the necessary and adequate knowledge to learn how your information is processed and shared online. The more secured you are online the more protected your data will be.
