In the coming months, the Location History setting name will change to Timeline. If Location History is turned on for your account, you may find Timeline in your app and account settings. Show
Location History is a Google Account setting that creates Timeline, a personal map that helps you remember:
It can also give you personalized experiences across Google based on where you go. When Location History is on, even when Google apps aren’t in use, your precise device location is regularly saved to:
To make Google experiences helpful for everyone, we may use your data to:
Learn more about how Google uses location data. Things to know about Location History:
Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 8.0 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
Turn Location History on or offYou can turn off Location History for your account at any time. If you use a work or school account, your administrator needs to make this setting available for you. If they do, you'll be able to use Location History as any other user.
When Location History is onGoogle can estimate your location with:
Your device location may also periodically be used in the background. When Location History is on, even when Google apps aren’t in use, your device’s precise location is regularly saved to:
When you’re signed in with your Google Account, it saves the Location History of each device with the setting “Devices on this account” turned on You can find this setting in the Location History settings on your Google Account. You can choose which devices provide their location data to Location History. Your settings don’t change for other location services on your device, such as:
When Location History is offYour device doesn’t save its location to your Location History.
Delete Location HistoryYou can manage and delete your Location History information with Google Maps Timeline. You can choose to delete all of your history, or only parts of it. Important: When you delete Location History information from Timeline, you won't be able to see it again. Use the Google Maps appDelete all Location HistoryDelete a range of Location HistoryDelete a day from Location HistoryDelete a stop from Location HistoryUse a web browserAutomatically delete your Location HistoryYou can choose to automatically delete Location History that’s older than 3 months, 18 months, or 36 months. Use the Google Maps appUse a web browserWhat happens after you delete some or all Location HistoryIf you delete some or all of your Location History, personalized experiences across Google may degrade or or be lost. For example, you may lose:
Important: If you have other settings like Web & App Activity turned on and you pause Location History or delete location data from Location History, you may still have location data saved in your Google Account as part of your use of other Google sites, apps, and services. For example, location data may be saved as part of activity on Search and Maps when your Web & App Activity setting is on, and included in your photos depending on your camera app settings. Web & App Activity can include info about your location from your device's general area and IP address. Learn about use & diagnostics for Location HistoryAfter you turn on Location History, your device may send diagnostic information to Google about what works or doesn’t work for Location History. Google processes any information it collects under Google's privacy policy. What information your device could share Your device may send information to Google to help improve Google apps, products, and Android devices. For example, Google can use information to improve:
Information your phone could send to Google may include:
How shared information helps Google improve Usage and diagnostics information can help improve Google apps, products, and Android devices. For example, Google can use information to improve: |