Turn off Google Web and App Activity on Nothing OS 4
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Sensitivity 4/5
Default: On
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This account-level mechanism records interactions across Google services and linked Android device tasks. Users may pause the collection or configure automated deletion periods within their account controls.
- Goes to
- Default
- On
- Control
- Can be switched off
- Effort
- a minute or two
- Needs
- account
How to do it
Open Settings, search for Google, tap Manage your Google Account, navigate to Data & privacy, and select 'Turn off' under Web & App Activity.
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Google searches, Assistant interactions, and browser queries will not be saved for personalised recommendations.
What is collected
Search queries, app usage logs, location estimates, interaction timestamps.
Google states this data delivers faster searches, better recommendations, and more personalised experiences across services.
Retention: 18 months by default for new accounts according to Google documentation. The sensitivity rating is this site's own estimate.