What does Google do with my IP address?

Google uses IP addresses in almost everything that we do, from building data centers and enabling our engineers to make products like Search or Maps, to getting YouTube videos to your phone. Your IP address lets Google give you the content you search for.

What information is stored by Google?

Step 2: Find out more. To view data for a specific Google service, find the name of the service in your dashboard. From here you can take a few actions. These options aren’t available for every service.

Does Google record your IP address?

Google’s advertising services don’t use IP addresses to track visitors, but they do use a visitor’s current IP address to help select ads. While an individual connection’s IP address can vary, IP address blocks are specific to geographical areas.

What data does Google collect about you?

Is Google really spying on me? The simple answer is yes: Google collects data about how you use its devices, apps, and services. This ranges from your browsing behavior, Gmail and YouTube activity, location history, Google searches, online purchases, and more.

How does Google Search determine location?

The settings and permissions on Android control whether your device sensors (like GPS) or network-based location (like GLS) are used to determine your location and which apps have access to that location. They do not impact how websites and apps might estimate your location in other ways, such as from your IP Address.

How do you find out what Google thinks you are?

1. First, navigate to your Google account homepage by clicking the widget in the top right corner of any Google site.
2. The profile Google has predicted based on your history is found under “Ad personalization.” Click on “Go to ad settings” to see the full profile.

Does Gmail store IP addresses?

Gmail Account Gmail does not log a user’s IP address on registration. Therefore, Gmail does not hold anyone’s IP address against their account.

How long does Google keep IP address logs?

Google keeps these logs forever, basically, although it does promise to partially anonymize the logs after a period of time to protect your privacy. Google deletes part of your IP address after nine months and anonymizes cookie IDs that can be associated with your computer after 18 months.