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Scary tracking feature reveals where you`ve been and photos you snapped
there
Google, in its almighty big tech way of harvesting more of your privacy,
has a hidden feature inside its photos and maps tools that looks like a
weather map when accessed. Instead, the only storms you see are exactly
where you`ve been, when you were there and the photos you captured in that
spot.
Yes, Google still tracks your every move with location data and more. In
exchange, it makes some of the most sought-after mapping tools and photo-
storage tools. What?s convenient and a novelty is also a very personal
history of your life available to anyone who can get access to your phone
or Google account.
iPhone: 4.7 stars (at time of publishing)
Android: 4.5 stars (at time of publishing)
If you don`t want to be tracked and have all of your photos` location data
mapped on Google, then follow these tips.
How to check Google Photos settings (iPhone & Android)
Launch Google Photos app
In the bottom bar, tap search
Under the Places section, you can see all the places associated with the
photos you`ve taken
That`s where you see Your map showing all the photos taken in a specific
spot
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Can my photos be tracked through Google?
The short answer is yes, Google can track all your data, even through the
photos you take. Google`s services and applications often request various
permissions, such as access to your device`s camera and photo library, in
order to provide features and functionality. By granting these
permissions, you enable Google to analyze and process the data within
those photos, which can contribute to its data-collection efforts.
However, this happens only when you have the Location Settings for your
photos turned on. There is a way to turn this off. However, this will
still show a location on your photos that only you can see.
How to limit Google`s tracking of your photos on your iPhone
Open Google Photos
Click the circular icon (with your image or initials in it) in the upper
right-hand corner of the screen
In the pop-up box, click Google Photos settings in the second-to-last row
Click the?Location row (seventh row down). On the next screen, you`ll see
two options:
Photos with location - Click this row, and you`ll see all the photos you
currently have with location details
Location sources - Click this row, and it will show you how your photos
get location data.??Under location Services, you will see the following
three options:
Camera settings - review whether your camera app adds location to photos
(Tap it, and you will see detailed instructions in the app on how to
adjust per setting)
Estimate missing locations - if you toggle this Off, it will prevent the
use of landmarks, your location history and other sources to estimate
where your photos were taken.?
View and manage estimated locations - If you click this row, you`ll see
all your photos with estimated locations. Here`s how to enter a location
or remove a location:?
Click a photo
Click the three dots in the top right of the photo
Scroll down and note the "estimated location" under the photo
Click the pencil icon at the end of the row, and click "Remove location."?
Similarly, if for some reason you wanted to add a location to this photo,
you could manually add it in this box where it says Enter location
How to limit Google`s tracking of your photos on Android
Settings may vary depending on your Android phone`s manufacturer
Open Google Photos
Click the circular icon (with your image or initials in it) in the upper
right-hand corner of the screen
In the pop-up box, click Google Photos settings in the second-to-last row
Click the?Location. On the next screen, you`ll see two options:
Photos with location - Click this row, and you`ll see all the photos you
currently have with location details
Location sources - Click this row, and it will show you how your photos
get location data.??Under location Services, you will see the following:
Estimate missing locations - if you toggle this Off, it will prevent the
use of landmarks, your location history, and other sources to estimate
where your photos were taken
View and manage estimated locations - If you click this row, you`ll see
all of your photos with estimated locations. Here`s how to enter a
location or remove a location:?
Click a photo
Click the three dots in the top right of the photo
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Scroll down and note the "estimated location" under the photo
Click the pencil icon at the end of the row and click "Remove location."?
Similarly, if for some reason you wanted to add a location to this photo,
you could manually add it in this box where it says Enter location
Please note that you can only update or remove estimated locations. If the
location of a photo or video was automatically added by your camera, you
can`t edit or remove it.
However, moving forward, you can change a crucial setting so that your
location is not on future photos.
How to disable your location on photos on iPhone
Go to Settings
Click on Privacy and security
Then tap on Location services
Scroll down to Photos - then click Never
How to disable your location on photos on Android
Settings may vary, depending on your Android phone`s manufacturer
Select the Camera app
Tap the sprocket icon in the upper left
Scroll down, and toggle off Location tags (This will remove any location
tags to your pictures so no one can see where they were taken)
It`s important to realize that while you may want to be super-private if
you do remove your location from future photos, you will not be able to
search your photos by searching by city or state.
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How to disable Google Photos location map feature
On Mobile (iPhone & Android):
Open Google Maps on your phone while signed into your Google account
Click the icon in the upper right-hand corner
Click Your timeline
Click the 3 horizontal dots (iPhone) or 3 vertical dots (Android) in the
upper right-hand corner
Click Settings and Privacy
Go to the 5th row down which says Location History.? Be sure to select
that it is off.? If it is currently on, click the row, which will bring
you to the next page, scroll down and click the "Turn off" button.
You can also set an Auto Delete option where the location data will be
automatically deleted from your view after a period of time you set.
On a Desktop
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Open Google Maps on your desktop while signed into your Google account
Click the icon in the upper right-hand corner > Manage your Google Account
Click Data & Privacy
Under History settings?module in the center of the page, go to the
Location History?row, and click the row
Be sure to Turn off?location history
You can also set an Auto Delete option where the location data will be
automatically deleted from your view after a period of time you set.
Kurt`s key takeaways
In a world where convenience and novelty come at the cost of personal
privacy, Google`s hidden weather map feature in Photos and Maps reveals a
disturbing reality: every moment captured on your device becomes a
detailed record of your life, accessible to anyone with access to your
phone or Google account. To protect your privacy, follow these steps to
limit Google`s tracking of your photos and disable location services.
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before deep tracking of your life? We`d love to hear from you. Let us know
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