DennyT Loc: Central Missouri woods

Don’t forget google is not just google search it is also youtube and others .
You should go to you account privacy settings to update.

But also remember. You pay nothing for the google services. They gave to make money to pay for all that

JohnFrim Loc: Somewhere in the Great White North.

My niece and her husband had a discussion while driving in the car, and sure enough they soon started receiving ads on the topic of the discussion on their cell phones. So I believe we are being watched and listened to even though the little green light indicating a live mic or camera is not glowing.

My wife and I test this periodically by intentionally having a conversation about something we have never discussed or have no interest in as a near-term objective (e.g., "I think we should look into buying a Mercedes Benz in the next few weeks." Or, "What about making our next vacation a cruise to Tahiti?"). So far we have not noticed targeted ads on our iMacs. But just in case, I still block the camera on the top of my computer unless I am using it for some video conferencing. And if I get an unsolicited call from the Dr Phil show inviting us onto the program after my wife and I have an argument I will be adding a switch in series with the computer microphones!!!

FrumCA

Not only Gmail, but this seems to be the case when using any mail or browser.

redlegfrog

I agree!

therwol Loc: USA

I don't know the relationship between Google and the government. Edward Snowden leaked information that the government can read any internet traffic without a warrant, including emails. Maybe they don't need Google's explicit help if they're going to do this. Are they doing it now? I don't know, but again, they're not targeting me with ads. Google is. They appear to be pulling information out of my Gmail.

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

There is not just the appearance of pulling information out of your Gmail—that is happening. Furthermore, they are pulling information out of what we think are private conversations in our homes. Everywhere is a camera, face recognition, my iPhone keeps a record of everywhere I go. The reasonable expectation of privacy is no longer.

therwol Loc: USA

This is an quote from Google's privacy policy. "We don’t show you personalized ads based on your content from Drive, Gmail, or Photos." After what happened to me with the ads seeming to target the content of my Gmail, I simply don't believe them. Three times in less than a month can't be a coincidence.

skylane5sp Loc: Puyallup, WA

Here's a little tidbit about Alexa, Ring and their CONSTANT surveillance. Of YOU. Beyond creepy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccrUAp4GQvY

captivecookie Loc: Washington state

Just for fun, throw an occasional "Hail Hydra!" Into your emails.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

therwol Loc: USA

I've read about this from time to time. This guy seems to really know his business. I own neither product. One of the points he makes is that users have no idea that they're being watched.