Google collects a frightening amount of data about you. You can find and delete it now

Google will auto-delete the data - for some users - but only after a year and a half. You can do better than that. We'll show you how. Google may have more data on you than you know, but you can limit how long the company holds onto that information by following these steps. Google may collect a lot more personal data about its users than you can imagine. The company records every search you make and every YouTube video you watch. Whether you have an iPhone or an Android, Google Maps shows you wherever you go, the routes you use to get there and how long you stay - even if you've never opened the app. When you take a closer look at what Google knows about you, the results can be eye-opening, and maybe even a little disturbing. Thankfully, you can do something about it. Starting June, new Google Accounts will automatically delete personal data for you. But by default only after 18 months. And only if you're a brand new Google user. That's great if you're just decidin...