This page explains how privacy controls work across YouTube and how users can manage what is saved, shared, or visible on their account.
Understanding privacy basics on YouTube apps
YouTube privacy settings help you control what information is stored, how your activity is used, and what others can see. These settings apply across mobile apps, desktop, and TV platforms.
Manage your watch history
Your watch history keeps track of the videos you have viewed. You can pause, clear, or manage this history at any time. Adjusting watch history affects recommendations and how YouTube suggests new content.
Manage your activity
YouTube activity settings control what data is saved from your interactions, such as searches, watched videos, and engagement. You can delete specific activity items or turn off saving activity altogether.
Manage privacy settings on your content
When you upload videos or create playlists, you can choose who can see them by adjusting privacy settings such as public, unlisted, or private. These controls help you decide how widely your content is shared.
Manage privacy on YouTube TV apps
On YouTube TV applications, you can also manage account privacy and activity settings. This includes controlling watch history, recommendations, and signed-in account data on television devices.
