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Scan2Form - Chrome Privacy

 

Last Updated: October 28, 2025​

 

This overview describes how Google Chrome (Desktop, Mobile, and ChromeOS) handles your data. Your use of Chrome is governed primarily by the Google Privacy Policy, which covers all Google services.

 

1. Information Stored Locally in Chrome

 

By default, some information is stored locally on your computer or device. This data is not sent to Google unless you explicitly choose to sync it with your Google Account or use a specific Google service feature.

Type of DataDescriptionControls

Browsing HistoryURLs of pages visited, a cache of text, images, and other resources.You can view and delete this history in Chrome settings.

CookiesData from websites you visit.You can manage or block all or third-party cookies in Chrome settings.

Autofill DataPersonal information (names, addresses) and passwords to help fill out forms.You can review, edit, and delete stored Autofill and Password data in settings.

Site PermissionsA list of permissions granted to websites (e.g., location, camera, microphone access).You can review and revoke these permissions in Chrome settings.

DownloadsA record of what you downloaded from websites.You can view and clear your Downloads list.

 

2. Information Shared with Google

 

Information is sent to Google when you use specific features, which are generally controllable via your Chrome settings.

 

A. When You Sign In and Sync 

 

If you sign in to Chrome with your Google Account and turn on Sync, the local data listed above (History, Passwords, Bookmarks, etc.) is sent to and stored in your Google Account.

  • Benefit: Allows you to access your browsing data across all your signed-in devices.

  • Control: You can stop sync or choose what information to sync (e.g., sync bookmarks but not history) in Chrome settings.

 

B. Prediction and Assistance Features

 

Chrome uses various services to speed up your browsing and provide helpful suggestions.

FeatureData Shared with GoogleControl

Search/URL SuggestionsText you type in the address bar (Omnibox).You can disable this feature in "Sync and Google services" settings.

Safe BrowsingSends information about suspicious sites you encounter to Google to check against a master list.You can adjust your protection level in the "Privacy and security" settings.

Metrics and Crash ReportsAggregate usage statistics and crash reports (containing non-personally identifiable information).You can disable this in your Chrome settings under "Sync and Google services."

Google TranslateThe content of a page is sent to Google for translation.You can disable the translation service offer in your Language settings.

 

3. Incognito Mode

 

Chrome's Incognito Mode offers an additional layer of privacy on your device.

  • What it does: It does not save your browsing history, cookies, site data, or information entered in forms after you close all Incognito windows.

  • What it does NOT do: It does not hide your activity from the websites you visit, your employer, your school, or your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

 

4. Updates to Third-Party Tracking

 

Google is evolving its approach to cross-site tracking to enhance user privacy:

  • Third-Party Cookies: Chrome provides users with controls to choose whether to allow or block third-party cookies in the Privacy and security settings.

  • Privacy Sandbox: Google is investing in a set of technologies to create alternatives to third-party cookies for publishers and advertisers while better protecting user privacy.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, you should always consult the official resources:

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How to Turn Off All Data Sync and Reporting in Chrome

 

 

1. Disable Google Sync (Account Data Sharing)

 

This stops Chrome from uploading your history, passwords, bookmarks, and other browsing data to your Google Account.

  1. Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots (More menu) in the top-right corner.

  2. Click Settings.

  3. On the left, click You and Google (or Sync and Google services).

  4. At the very top, next to your email address, click the Turn off button (it may say "Sync is on").

  5. A confirmation box will appear. You will likely be given an option to "Clear bookmarks, history, passwords and more from this device."

    • Keep this box unchecked if you want to keep your data stored locally on your computer.

    • Check this box if you want to clear your local browsing data as well.

  6. Click Turn off to confirm.

Note: Turning off sync will also sign you out of most other Google services (like Gmail) within Chrome. You can sign back into Google services, but your Chrome data will remain local and will not sync.

 

2. Disable Google Services (Diagnostic and Assistance Sharing)

 

These settings control the sending of non-sync, background, and diagnostic data to Google.

  1. In the same Settings menu, click Privacy and security on the left.

  2. Click Sync and Google services.

  3. In this section, review and disable the following toggles:

Setting to DisablePurposeImpact on Privacy

Help improve Chrome's features and performanceStops automatic reporting of usage statistics, crash reports, and diagnostic data to Google.High impact.

Autocomplete searches and URLsStops sending the text you type in the address bar (Omnibox) to Google for suggestions.High impact.

Enhanced Safe Browsing (change to Standard protection or No protection)Enhanced protection sends more data about visited pages to Google. Switching to Standard sends less data; No protection sends none.High impact (but reduces security).

Preload pages for faster browsing and searchingStops Chrome from using a prediction service to preload web pages it thinks you'll visit next.Moderate impact.

 

3. Review Security Settings

 

For an additional layer of privacy, you should also adjust the following in the Privacy and security menu:

  1. Click Third-party cookies.

  2. Select Block third-party cookies. This prevents most cross-site tracking, which is a major concern for digital privacy.

  3. Click Clear browsing data and select the data you wish to remove from your local machine (e.g., browsing history, cached files, cookies).

By completing these steps, you will prevent your local browsing data from being backed up/shared with your Google Account, and you will stop the background sending of diagnostic and crash reports to Google.

Is there a specific Chrome feature you would like to know more about regarding its privacy implications, such as the Privacy Sandbox or Incognito Mode?

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