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Google Account Controls

Options to manage data tied to a Google account, including auto-delete windows and turning off Web & App Activity.

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Jan 26, 2026
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What specific retention periods does Google publish for consumer search query logs and Web & App Activity?

publishes limited, user-controllable retention windows for consumer Web & App Activity—by default the company keeps that activity for 18 months but offers auto-delete choices that shorten or extend th...

Jan 9, 2026

How do I delete my search history from Factually

The reporting provided concerns deleting Google Search history—showing how to erase single items, clear everything, and disable Web & App Activity via the My Activity dashboard on desktop or the Googl...