How Google is secretly recording YOU

[Jjbreans]

I have a gmail account created specifically for email and was appalled when I entered my account settings and saw every transaction/website/ad, etc. pop in my history. I also found add-ins that I had no idea I had activated, let alone what they are used for. I tried to go into each section of settings and limit tracking and storage of my history but there are a myriad of settings that are just plain confusing. I'm hoping that they are attached to the account itself and not the particular device. I will go through your instructions in detail when I get a decent amount of time.

Thanks for all of the tips!