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When you use them, we'll validate your request by verifying your identity (for example, by confirming that you're signed in to your Google Account).
To protect your privacy, we will take steps to verify your identity before fulfilling your request, such as by requiring you to submit your request via your account.
To stop us collecting your location information, you can update your device settings, stop using the Service, or uninstall our mobile apps.
"When you use these tools, we'll validate your request by verifying that you're signed in to your Google Account.Excerpt from Google's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “When you use these tools, we'll validate your request by verifying that you're signed in to your Google Account.”
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