How many times has it happened to you that you search for a product or service on Google, and suddenly, infinite advertising about your search begins to appear on your cell phone or computer? It is something very common on the Internet, but Is there a way to delete your activity to stop seeing those ads.
As he recalls a report published on the website of WeekThis happens because the platforms create a profile based on the activity of the users.
It is important to note that these personalized ads are presented not to spam, but to provide a better experience for Internet users looking to buy or acquire something. They may seem annoying at times, but they are an evil that can be cured.
It must also be taken into account that companies invest in advertising on different websites to gain more customers. It is a chain that ends with the final consumer whether or not he decides to buy that product or service.
How to delete activity on Google
As we well know, browsing the Internet leaves a story in our browser. This includes searches, pages visited, and platforms we subscribe to.
If you use Google Chrome, everything is saved in the My Activity section. You can remove it with the following steps:
- On your mobile device, go to myactivity.google.com.
- Sign in with Google account.
- Select the ‘Delete activity’ option, located on the left side of the screen.
- Choose the preference option: ‘Last hour’, ‘Last day’, ‘Since forever’ or ‘Customize a period’.
- Finally, confirm the action.
Also, if your intention is to remove only specific searches, in this case such as those for a product, use the following steps:
- enter to myactivity.google.com.
- Sign in with Google account.
- Scroll down and see recent searches.
- Select the element you want to delete.
- Finally, click on ‘Delete’.