Google Will Use Your Google+ Photo In Ads Starting Today Unless You Turn It Off

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After announcing a new update to their terms of service back in November, Google will start using your profile information in advertisements.

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This means that your profile name and photo could pop up in the form of recommendation regarding an app in the Google Play Store.

Fortunately, there's a way to opt out of it. Here's how.

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Once you access your Google+ profile, click on Home. A drop down menu should appear. Go to settings.

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After that, you'll see the Shared Endorsements option. Click on Edit.

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Scroll all the way down to the bottom. Make sure that box is unchecked if you don't want your info appearing in these ads. Google needs permission to do this.

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