How to Stop Google from Using Your Photo in Ads
Bill Hartzer
OCTOBER 12, 2013
Note that it applies only to actions that Google displays within ads; the “Summertime Spas” example above shows a shared endorsement appearing in an ad on Google Search. They can use your photo (avatar) or your name in an advertisement for that business. I actually liken this to what Facebook has done (and is doing).
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