I don’t use google at all and yet I am convinced IT still knows what I am doing.
I would do anything to get rid of ANY CONNECTION TO that twerp Indian CEO.
Truth is, Google is all about input of information. That's it. You don't have to visit or use Google for them to have information about them.
That is why it is so big for the Chicoms. They have that "one camera for every two citizens" which is...input. Input of all kinds into their AI driven algorithms.
If you want a bone-chilling example, check out this video by Bill Whittle (who I regard as one of the most eloquent and on-target advocates for conservatism today) check out this video (Link takes you right to the part of the video that discusses Google-but the entire video is really worth the time):
You don't sound like one of those people who NEED to check it out, but you might see validation in it.
I don't use Google either. Don't do social media, yet I'm sure they track me via my comments on various news sites, here, and on patriots.win. I'd really be in trouble if the current illegal administration allowed comments on their YouTube videos. As it is, I'm sure they keep track of all the down votes I leave there.