The information applies to services like Google Maps and apps for Google’sAndroidplatform.

There are alsoalternatives to Google Mapsthat you might feel more comfortable using.

Does Google Track My Location?

Google My Activity page with the Timeline section highlighted.

You candisable location services, but some apps may not work correctly.

To protect your privacy, Google recommendsturning on two-factor authenticationfor your account.

How Do I Stop Google From Tracking My Location?

Google Timeline activity turn-off option menu from a Google account Activity Controls page.

Return to theMy Activity>Timelinepage any time you want to turn Google location tracking back on.

Under this section, selectTurn offorTurn off and delete activity.

SelectGot itto confirm deletion.

Page confirming that the Google Timeline function has been turned off.

Or, selectNext>DeleteIf you chose to turn off tracking and also delete your history.

How Do I Get Rid of Tracking on My Google Timeline?

grab the three vertical dots in the upper right corner >parameters and Privacy.

Dialog box confirming that Google Timeline tracking is disabled and historical data will be deleted.

From the Personal content area, selectDelete Location History Range.

Input a start and end date and tapContinue>Delete.

To delete everything, selectDelete all Location Historyinstead.

Google Maps app Timeline settings for deleting location range history.

it’s possible for you to choose what information each app can access from the Permission Manager.

Remember that turning off location tracking can prevent certain apps from functioning.

Consider getting avirtual private online grid (VPN)to hide your location entirely.