How to Use Google Privacy Checkup Online

Run the Google Privacy Checkup tool to review and change what data Google collects from your account.

Steps

1
Sign in to your Google account at myaccount.google.com.
Use the email and password for the Google account you want to check.
2
Click "Privacy and Personalization" in the left menu.
This section shows all the privacy settings and controls for your Google account.
3
Click "Take the Privacy Checkup" button.
Google walks you through each privacy setting one at a time with clear explanations.
4
Review each category and adjust settings as needed.
Choose which data Google can save including search history, location history, and YouTube watch history.
5
Turn off any activity tracking you do not want.
Use the toggle switches to disable tracking for Web and App Activity, Location History, and YouTube History.

Does privacy checkup delete my old data?Show

No, the checkup only controls future data collection. You need to visit "My Activity" and delete old data separately.

What is Web and App Activity?Show

This setting saves your searches and activity to personalize your Google experience. Turning it off stops Google from saving new activity.

How often should I run the privacy checkup?Show

Run it every few months or after Google announces policy changes. Your settings can change after Google updates its privacy policies.

Written by the HowToDoStuff.online editorial team. Last updated May 18, 2026.