I’ve been at PCMag since 2011 and have covered the surveillance state, vaccination cards, ghost guns, voting, ISIS, art, fashion, film, design, gender bias, and more. My title is Senior Features Writer, which is a license to write about absolutely anything if I can connect it to technology (I can). Tap Auto-delete to select a timeframe for when Google will automatically delete Maps data Look for the Delete drop-down menu, where you can opt to delete your history from today, all time, or a custom range. On mobile, go to Settings > Maps History, which will bring you to a Maps Activity page. Click Location History > Choose an auto-delete option, and choose how often Google will delete your data (every 3, 18, or 36 months).

To periodically auto-delete your history, navigate to (Opens in a new window). On the bottom-right of the map, click the trashcan icon to delete all your location history permanently. You'll see a map with a timeline of your activity. You'll end up on a page titled Google-wide Controls, where you can go to Location History > See & delete activity. Click the hamburger menu, and select Your data in Maps. On a desktop, go to (Opens in a new window). If you'd rather it lose your Maps data, you can erase it on desktop or mobile. Google maintains a very detailed record of your digital activities. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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