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Tap Auto-delete to select a timeframe for when Google will automatically delete Maps data Look for the Delete drop-down menu, where you can opt to delete your history from today, all time, or a custom range. On mobile, go to Settings > Maps History, which will bring you to a Maps Activity page. Click Location History > Choose an auto-delete option, and choose how often Google will delete your data (every 3, 18, or 36 months). To periodically auto-delete your history, navigate to (Opens in a new window). On the bottom-right of the map, click the trashcan icon to delete all your location history permanently. You'll see a map with a timeline of your activity. You'll end up on a page titled Google-wide Controls, where you can go to Location History > See & delete activity. Click the hamburger menu, and select Your data in Maps. On a desktop, go to (Opens in a new window).

If you'd rather it lose your Maps data, you can erase it on desktop or mobile. Google maintains a very detailed record of your digital activities.

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