In today’s digital world, Google plays a significant role in our everyday online activities, whether we’re using YouTube, Android, Chrome, Gmail, Search, or Maps. With this extensive use comes a responsibility to stay informed about the personal information we share and store with Google.
To help users stay aware of their digital footprint, Google offers a handy tool called the Google Dashboard. This feature gives you a clear and detailed overview of your activity across various Google services, along with the information stored by each one.
Here’s how you can explore your data using the Google Dashboard:
1. **Access the Dashboard**: Go to www.google.com/dashboard and sign in with the Google account you want to review.
2. **Review Recent Activity**: In the “Recently used Google services” section, you’ll see a summary of your recent actions. For a deeper dive, scroll down to explore other services under “Other Google services.”
3. **Explore by Service**: The Dashboard organizes information by each Google service or app. Depending on the service, you’ll find options like “Delete backed-up data,” “Settings,” and “Your data from XX,” allowing you to manage your information effectively.
4. **Manage Your Data**: At the top of the page, you’ll find options like “Delete a service” and “Download your data.” These tools are useful if you decide to stop using a particular Google service but want to keep your personal information.
By following these steps, you can gain a clearer understanding of the data Google has collected about you, giving you greater control over your online presence.
