Google tweaking privacy settings

Google is tweaking its privacy settings to keep less data on new users by default.

The search giant said Wednesday that it will automatically and continuously delete web and app activity and location history for new users after 18 months.

The change comes after Google added new controls last year that allow users to effectively put an expiration date on data, by providing the option to auto-delete location history, search, voice and YouTube activity data after three or 18 months.

The company is also making it easier to toggle in and out of incognito mode while using its Search, Maps and YouTube mobile apps. In another change, users will get easier access to their controls when doing Google searches.