- Profile Picture > click on 3 dots on top right > Past profile pictures > Profile Photos > select each photo > click on 3 dots on top right > Delete photo > Delete
- 2-Step Verification > Get Started > Continue > Use Another Backup Option > Download the backup codes > Next > Turn On
Once the above step is completed,
- Authenticator app: Set Up > Next > Scan the barcode using an authenticator app > Enter 6 digit code > Verify
NOTE 1: Don't use Google Authenticator as mentioned there. Instead use a privacy respecting authenticator app. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
NOTE 2: The backup codes downloaded in the first step is required to login, if 2FA method is lost, broken or unavailable. Keep these codes somewhere safe, to prevent loss or unauthorised access. They can be stored in a password manager, in an encrypted note, or write them down somewhere safe.
- Shared endorsements in ads > Uncheck "Based upon my activity, Google may show my profile name, profile photo, and activity in shared endorsements in ads"
- Go to [Google Dashboard](https://myaccount.google.com/dashboard) and check all services you use.
- Go to [Google Takeout](https://takeout.google.com/?continue=https://myaccount.google.com/dashboard) and download your data that Google has collected about you. Uncheck Drive & Gmail or else it will result in a huge file size.
- Go to [Google Activity](https://myactivity.google.com/more-activity?continue=https%3A%2F%2Fmyactivity.google.com%2Fmyactivity) and delete/manage every activity you can.
