You can track someone on Google Maps as long as the person you want to track has opted into sharing their location.

You can stop Google from tracking your Android device by disabling Google's "Location History" option, or by disabling specific apps.

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Turn Off Location Services The most common way phones are tracked is through location services. To block tracking, go to your phone’s settings and turn off location access. On Android, open Settings > ...

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If you’ve ever had the creeping sense that Google knows a little too much about you, you’re not wrong. From your search habits to your exact location on any given day, Google keeps a detailed log of ...

When you use an Android phone, every tap, click, and scroll can leave a breadcrumb trail for advertisers. Your activity is quietly monitored to build a detailed profile of who you are—what websites ...