How to Get Google to Quit Tracking Your LocationI turned off Google Maps tracking years ago and don't miss it one bit.
Turn off Google's tracking abilities for Maps and other services on iOS, Android, and desktop.Google Maps, in particular, can track every step you (or at least your smartphone) take and archives that activity as a personal map, dubbed Timeline. The feature helps users (and the internet) remember places you go, routes to destinations, and trips you take. But while that might sound handy for when you want to take a wander down memory lane, the privacy-conscious may want to keep that monitoring in check.
In late 2023, Google said it would begin storing data from your Timeline on your phone instead of keeping it online with other account data. And if you turn on Location History, Google will now auto-delete your history after three months unless you change the setting. For the extra cautious, there are other ways to keep your whereabouts private without entirely ditching Google.