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In this digital age, smartphones have become an integral part of all our lives. Android smartphones come with Google apps pre-installed, and there's hardly anyone who doesn't use apps and services like Gmail, Google Maps, Google Chrome, and YouTube. If you also use these apps, do you know that Google collects your data through them? If you are unaware of this, stay with us because today we will tell you which app collects what data from your phone.

What data is collected?
Now, you might be wondering why Google collects data from us. The answer to this question is that the company collects data to provide users with a personalized experience. If your phone's location is on, Google can track where you go, how long you stay, and which routes you take.

Everything you search on Google is recorded and stored.
In addition, YouTube watch history tracks the videos you watch and how long you watch them.

Is Google saving your data? Here's how to check:
Open your phone's settings.
Then click on Google and tap on Manage your Google Account.
After that, go to the Data & Privacy section.
Here you will find options like Web & App Activity, YouTube History, and Location History. Click on the name of whatever you want to check.

How to keep your data safe on Google?
You can easily protect your data on Google by following a few simple steps. Turning off Location History will stop Google from tracking your activity.
Turning on Auto-delete activity will automatically delete your data after 3, 18, or 36 months.
Disabling Ad Personalization will prevent ads from being shown based on your activity.

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