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Who Can See My Google Profile Picture?

Published in Privacy 1 min read

The people who can see your Google profile picture depend on your privacy settings.

Privacy Settings

  • Public: Anyone, even those who are not signed into Google, can see your profile picture.
  • Circles: You can choose specific groups of people (circles) to share your profile picture with.
  • Only Me: Only you can see your profile picture.

Where Your Profile Picture Shows Up

Your Google profile picture can be seen in various places, including:

  • Google Search: When you search for your own name or a related query.
  • Google+: If you have a Google+ profile.
  • Google services: Like Gmail, Drive, and YouTube.
  • Comments and reviews: When you leave comments or reviews on Google services.
  • Shared documents and files: When you collaborate on documents or share files with others.

Example: If you choose the "Circles" setting, only the people in your designated circles will be able to see your profile picture.

Tip: Regularly review your privacy settings to ensure your profile picture is shared with the desired audience.

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