How Do I Delete My?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  1. On your Android phone or tablet, go to myactivity.google.com.
  2. Above your activity, tap Delete .
  3. Tap All time.
  4. Tap Next. Delete.

Can you delete all Google history?

Clear your history

A box will appear. From the drop-down menu, select how much history you want to delete.

To clear everything, select All time

. Click Clear data.

How do I make sure my search history is deleted?

  1. In a Chrome browser, click the three vertical dots (⋮) in the top-right of the screen.
  2. In the drop-down menu, click Settings.
  3. Scroll down to and security, click Clear browsing history.
  4. From the time range drop-down menu, select All time. …
  5. Click Clear data.

Why can't I delete my Google history?

Chrome users may load chrome://settings/clearBrowserData, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl-Shift-Del, or select Menu (three-dot icon) > More Tools > Clear browsing data to access the menu. Chrome displays basic options at first but you may want to switch to advanced to gain more control over the functionality.

How do I manually delete my activity on Google?

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google app .
  2. At the top right, tap your Profile picture or initial. Search history.
  3. Choose the Search history you want to delete. You can choose: All your Search history: Above your history, tap Delete Delete all time.

How do I clear my web history on my iPhone?

  1. To clear your history and cookies, go to Settings > Safari, and tap Clear History and Website Data. …
  2. To clear your cookies and keep your history, go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Website Data, then tap Remove All Website Data.

Where is my history on my phone?

  • On your Android phone or tablet, open your device's Settings app. Google. Manage your Google Account.
  • At the top, tap Data & privacy.
  • Scroll to “History settings.”
  • Tap My Activity.

Does deleting history really delete?


Simply deleting your browsing history does not delete all the information Google possesses relating to your search history

. There are three ways for users to delete their Google browsing history and Google search history and to turn off their activity to protect their privacy.

Can I see my Google search history?

How do I see my browsing history?

In the Chrome browser or app, click the menu button in the top right corner. Now select “History” and then “History” again to view your browsing history

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Can someone see my Internet history if I use their Wi-Fi?

Only the Wi-Fi owner has the permission to check out the logs of the Wi-Fi router to understand which connected user visited which websites. Therefore,

when you are connected to someone's Wi-Fi, he can see your browsing history

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How long is Internet history stored?

The internet is a vast and ever-growing entity, with a history that spans back over 50 years. As such, it's difficult to say exactly how long all of its data is stored for. However, most online content is generally stored for somewhere

between 30 and 90 days

, after which it's usually deleted or archived.

Can someone track my browsing history?

Private browsing is not secure, nor is it completely private. It's a feature of your Web browser, which means that other applications can still access your online activity.

If a keylogger or spyware is installed on your machine, someone can use these programs to track your private browsing activity

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How can I delete all my online activity?

  1. On your computer, go to myactivity.google.com.
  2. Above your activity, click Delete .
  3. Click All time.
  4. Click Next. Delete.

Where is my Google activity log?

  • Go to your Google Account.
  • On the left navigation panel, click Data & privacy.
  • Under “History settings,” click My Activity.
  • To view your activity: Browse your activity, organized by day and time. At the top, use the search bar and filters to find specific activity.

How do I stop Google from saving my searches?


Go to Google search page. At the bottom of page it says settings, then search settings. Then it gives an option to not save searches

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Is it OK to delete website data on iPhone?


Deleting it normally will do nothing

, though for sites where you log in, your logged in status may be deleted, and would have to re-log in the next time you visit it. The next time you visit the website all this data will be downloaded again since its required to display the website. So deleting it is not very helpful.

Is browsing history stored on iPhone?


Browser data stored on your iPhone includes history, cache, and cookies

. When stored, the data delivers faster load times, automatically populates web forums, tailors advertisements, and provides records of your web searches.

How do I clear my Google Chrome history on my iPhone?

  1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Chrome app .
  2. Tap More History .
  3. At the bottom, tap Clear browsing data.
  4. Select the types of information you want to remove.
  5. Tap Clear browsing data. Clear browsing data.
  6. At the top right, tap Done.

Can I view what someone did on my phone?


Visit the My Google Activity page on the web to set up this feature

, and see which apps have been used and what websites have been visited. Don't forget that the latest versions of Android and iOS also keep local logs of device activity, if you've enabled the feature.

What is this history?

History is

the study of change over time

, and it covers all aspects of human society. Political, social, economic, scientific, technological, medical, cultural, intellectual, religious and military developments are all part of history.

Can I see my recent activity?

To find your activity on your android phone or tablet, go to the ‘Settings' app and then move to Google and then Google Account. On top of page, you will find the option ‘Data and Personalization'. Tap on ‘My Activity' which you will find under ‘Activity and Timeline'.

Charlene Dyck
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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.