Google Confirms It Tracks Locations Even After Users Turn Off Location History - GoFuckYourself.com

Bladewire · 08-16-2018, 03:02 PM

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuck!

Google Confirms It Tracks Locations Even After Users Turn Off Location History

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google has changed a help page that erroneously described how its “Location History” setting works, clarifying for users that it still tracks their location even if they turn the setting off.

The change comes days after an Associated Press investigation revealed that several Google apps and websites store user location even if users have turned off Location History.

The page now states: “This setting does not affect other location services on your device” and acknowledges that “some location data may be saved as part of your activity on other services, like Search and Maps.”

Previously, the page had stated that “with Location History off, the places you go are no longer stored.”

The AP observed that the change occurred midday Thursday, three days after the AP’s initial report.

In a statement to the AP, Google said: “We have been updating the explanatory language about Location History to make it more consistent and clear across our platforms and help centers.”

Brian mike · 08-16-2018, 03:04 PM

Old news ?

astronaut x · 08-16-2018, 03:09 PM

This is my surprised face...

Bladewire · 08-16-2018, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astronaut x

This is my surprised face...

But now It's OFFICIAL, they officially admit it.

Matt 26z · 08-16-2018, 05:54 PM

Not long ago I pulled off the road in an industrial factory area and used my cellphone in one of the parking lots for I would say 20-30 minutes. The next day I was at home and I was getting AdSense ads shown to me about manufacturing equipment.

Beaver1 · 08-18-2018, 09:22 AM

I am sure these bastards use also the built in microphones and cameras of phones,
to optimize their ads and track what you do.

Bladewire · 08-18-2018, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Beaver1

I am sure these bastards use also the built in microphones and cameras of phones,
to optimize their ads and track what you do.

I assume they do. We'll find out years from now officially I'm sure.

08-16-2018, 03:02 PM	#1
Bladewire StraightBro Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Monarch Beach, CA USA Posts: 56,232	Google Confirms It Tracks Locations Even After Users Turn Off Location History Fuuuuuuuuuuuuck! Google Confirms It Tracks Locations Even After Users Turn Off Location History SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google has changed a help page that erroneously described how its “Location History” setting works, clarifying for users that it still tracks their location even if they turn the setting off. The change comes days after an Associated Press investigation revealed that several Google apps and websites store user location even if users have turned off Location History. The page now states: “This setting does not affect other location services on your device” and acknowledges that “some location data may be saved as part of your activity on other services, like Search and Maps.” Previously, the page had stated that “with Location History off, the places you go are no longer stored.” The AP observed that the change occurred midday Thursday, three days after the AP’s initial report. In a statement to the AP, Google said: “We have been updating the explanatory language about Location History to make it more consistent and clear across our platforms and help centers.”

08-16-2018, 03:09 PM	#3
astronaut x Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2011 Location: From this www and beyond! Posts: 4,844	This is my surprised face... __________________ Hello

08-16-2018, 03:04 PM	#2
Brian mike STAND OUR GROUND Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 7,089	Old news ?

08-16-2018, 05:54 PM	#5
Matt 26z So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ¤ª"˜¨๑۩۞۩๑¨˜"ª¤ Posts: 18,481	Not long ago I pulled off the road in an industrial factory area and used my cellphone in one of the parking lots for I would say 20-30 minutes. The next day I was at home and I was getting AdSense ads shown to me about manufacturing equipment.

08-18-2018, 09:22 AM	#6
Beaver1 Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 568	I am sure these bastards use also the built in microphones and cameras of phones, to optimize their ads and track what you do.