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If you use smart devices to manage your routine, control your lights, play music, find TV shows, or buy things online, you may also want to consider what information you're sharing. Companies like Google may use your searches to show you more personalized results across YouTube, Google Maps, and Google Ads. To better control your privacy, there are some settings you should check out.

Google offers a range of services that millions use each day to find answers, enjoy content, and potentially discover something new. Each time you use one of these platforms, such as Google Home, you share your data with Google. What data Google collects depends on what you provide. However, it can include your name and password, phone number, payment information, and even what you say.…