Every time we use Google Maps, the application records all our activity. This is positive from a certain point, but in terms of privacy and security it can become a problem. To regulate the information that is stored in our visit history, we can activate "incognito mode."
It is an option that regulates the privacy of places, site history and other data to prevent them from being recorded. The activation process is quite simple, but you should know that it limits certain aspects that you should know. Let's see what they are and how it works.
How to activate incognito mode in Google Maps
When Activate incognito mode in Google Maps, your privacy can be controlled much more. For example, you limit the storage of places you search for and places you visit. When this option is activated, the application will not save any information, will not send notifications and will not update the location history.
Moreover, You will no longer have a personalized Google Maps based on your activities with the app. However, the feature will not affect voice search and the other Google services. That is, through – for example – Google Assistant, if you use it with incognito mode active, it will also record the activity.
If after all this I stillIf you want to activate incognito mode, you can do so by following a series of steps pretty simple. Whether from your Android mobile device or tablet, the route is the same and for them you have to do the following:
- Enter Google Maps.
- Press the profile photo to enter your account settings.
- Tap where twelve “activate incognito mode”.
Once activated, Google will not record your activity and will not update it, but it will continue to know where you are. We recommend using this function every time you visit a place that you do not want to be registered. If you deactivate the function, follow the same route, only this time you will see "deactivate incognito mode." What do you think of this functionality and do you think it is wise to use it?