No, your private Google search history is not visible to others unless you explicitly share it.
Here's a breakdown of how Google handles your search history and who might be able to see it:
Who Can See Your Google Search History?
- You: You can see your own search history on your Google account.
- Google: Google collects and stores your search history for personalized results and advertising purposes.
- People with access to your account: If you share your Google account with someone else, they can see your search history.
- Authorized apps: You can grant access to your search history to certain apps, but you can always revoke this access later.
How to Protect Your Google Search History:
- Turn off search history: You can disable the saving of your search history in your Google account settings.
- Use incognito mode: Incognito mode prevents your search history from being saved on your device.
- Clear your search history: You can delete your search history from your Google account.
Additional Considerations:
- Your search history is not visible to other users of your device unless they have access to your Google account.
- Google may share your search history with third-party advertisers, but they will not be able to see your personal information.
Remember: While your Google search history is generally private, it's important to be aware of who has access to your account and what data you share with Google.