How to Remove Google Tracking Cookies
Google uses cookies, or small identifying files stored on your computer, to track what types of sites you regularly visit. Google merely uses this information to display advertisements that are of interest to you. While it is against Google's policy to sell, share or collect personal information obtained in this way, you might rest easier knowing that your browsing habits are known to nobody but yourself.
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Open the Google Ads Preferences webpage in your browser. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the "Opt Out" button.
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Repeat this process in every Web browsing program you use, on every computer you own. Cookies are browser-specific and located on your computer's hard drive, so this is necessary if you want to prevent Google from tracking you in other locations.
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Download and install the advertising cookie opt-out plugin for your browser. This allows you to store your opt-out settings in your browser, rather than in another cookie, ensuring that your privacy preferences will always remain in effect.
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Open the Network Advertising Initiative's Opt Out of Behavioral Advertising page and check the "Opt Out" box for every cookie you wish to be rid of. While these are for sites not directly under Google's control, their advertising systems sometimes work together with Google. Click the "Submit" button to confirm your changes.
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