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We want to start by telling you what we do with it:</p> <p class="line-height11 col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2">Data enables us to provide our services like Search, Gmail, and Maps.</p> <p class="line-height11 col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2">Data also helps us show relevant ads, so we can make our services free for everyone.</p> <p class="line-height11 col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2">Know that we do not sell your personal information.</p> <p class="line-height11 col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2">And you control the types of information we collect and use.</p> <p class="line-height11 col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2">Lastly, no one does more to keep you and your information safe and secure.</p> </div> </div> <div class="full-blade"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="question-index"> <p class="col-xs-12 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 subheader subheader-hero-landing centered">Here you can find answers to the common questions we hear about privacy and security<span>:</span><span>.</span></p> <div class="col-xs-6 col-xs-offset-3 col-md-2 col-md-offset-5 divider hidden-xs"> <hr></div> <div class="hero-questions hidden-xs"> <p class="col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"><a class="line-height11 question-link cta-tag" data-tag="gyb_h0" href="#google-collect">What data does Google collect?</a></p> <p class="col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"><a class="line-height11 question-link cta-tag" data-tag="gyb_h00" href="#google-data">What does Google do with the data it collects?</a></p> <p class="col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"><a class="line-height11 question-link cta-tag" data-tag="gyb_h000" href="#google-information">Does Google sell my personal information?</a></p> <p class="col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"><a class="line-height11 question-link cta-tag" data-tag="gyb_h001" href="#google-experience">What tools do I have to control my Google experience?</a></p> <p class="col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"><a class="line-height11 question-link cta-tag" data-tag="gyb_h002" href="#google-secure">How does Google keep my information safe?</a></p> <p class="col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"><a class="line-height11 question-link cta-tag" data-tag="gyb_h003" href="#google-online">What can I do to stay safe online?</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="blade" id="privacy-pillar"> <div class="container"> <div class="pillar-question" id="google-collect"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6 col-md-offset-3 header-image"><a class="cta-home cta-tag" data-tag="gyb_h0" href="data-we-collect.html"><picture> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="/web/20151030100702im_/https://privacy.google.com/images/landing/10_privacy1_450_w.png, /web/20151030100702im_/https://privacy.google.com/images/landing/10_privacy1_900_w.png 2x"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="/web/20151030100702im_/https://privacy.google.com/images/landing/10_privacy1_450_w.png, /web/20151030100702im_/https://privacy.google.com/images/landing/10_privacy1_900_w.png 2x">  <img alt="Image depicting what data Google collects" id="google-collect" srcset="/web/20151030100702im_/https://privacy.google.com/images/landing/10_privacy1_225_w.png, /web/20151030100702im_/https://privacy.google.com/images/landing/10_privacy1_450_w.png 2x"></picture></a></div> <a class="cta-home cta-tag" data-tag="gyb_h0" href="data-we-collect.html"> <h2 class="col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1 col-sm-10 col-sm-offset-1 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 highlight">What data does Google collect?</h2> </a> <p class="col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 subheader">The main types of data we collect are based on the actions you take using our services, your basic account details and the things you create.</p> <p class="col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2">When you use our services — for example, do a search on Google, get directions on Google Maps, or watch a video on YouTube — we collect information based on the things you do, so we can make our services work better for you. When you sign up for a Google Account, we keep the basic account information you give us, like your name, email, and password. And we store and protect what you create using our services, so you will always have your emails, photos, videos, and documents when you need them.</p> <p class="col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2">We also give you tools to control the types of data we collect and use.</p> </div> <p class="cta-wrapper space-15"><a class="cta-btn cta-tag" data-tag="gyb_h0" href="data-we-collect.html">Learn more about what data Google collects</a></p> </div> <div class="pillar-question" id="google-data"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-10 col-md-offset-1"> <hr></div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6 col-md-offset-3 header-image"><a class="cta-home cta-tag" data-tag="gyb_h00" href="how-we-use-data.html"><picture> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="/web/20151030100702im_/https://privacy.google.com/images/landing/10_privacy2_450_w.png, /web/20151030100702im_/https://privacy.google.com/images/landing/10_privacy2_900_w.png 2x"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="/web/20151030100702im_/https://privacy.google.com/images/landing/10_privacy2_450_w.png, /web/20151030100702im_/https://privacy.google.com/images/landing/10_privacy2_900_w.png 2x">  <img alt="Image depicting how Google uses data" id="google-data" srcset="/web/20151030100702im_/https://privacy.google.com/images/landing/10_privacy2_225_w.png, /web/20151030100702im_/https://privacy.google.com/images/landing/10_privacy2_450_w.png 2x"></picture></a></div> <a class="cta-home cta-tag" data-tag="gyb_h00" href="how-we-use-data.html"> <h2 class="col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1 col-sm-10 col-sm-offset-1 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 highlight">What does Google do with the data it collects?</h2> </a> <p class="col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2">First and foremost, we use data to make our services faster, smarter, and more useful to you, such as by providing better search results and timely traffic updates. Data also helps us analyze patterns to protect you from malware, phishing, and other suspicious activity. For example, we warn you when you try to visit dangerous websites. 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