I finally went through Google Maps' location settings, and I had no idea how much it remembers

Google Maps keeps track of a significant amount of location data, including quick searches and visited places, especially when the Timeline feature is enabled. This data collection is closely tied to the app's location settings, which are necessary for navigation.

A user recently discovered that Google Chrome also retains site data for Google sites, even when set to delete all site data upon closing all windows. According to Hacker News and Hacker News Best, this issue was reproduced on two different Macs with Chrome version 152.0.7977.83. The problem seems to be specific to google.com.

These findings highlight the extent of data collection by Google services, including Google Maps and Chrome. The data collection practices of Google services have raised concerns and attention in the past, with some users surprised by the amount of information being tracked.

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