Does Google Pank Rank Spy on Mr?

Discussion in 'Google' started by stevecane, Apr 7, 2010.

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    Hi All

    I use Google Toolbar with the Page Rank Option enabled but someone told me there's privacy issues with it? I don't want to disable it cos it's useful for looking at competition etc.

    Steve
     
    stevecane, Apr 7, 2010 IP
  2. nancy15j

    nancy15j Peon

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    As per my opinion Google Tool Bar is free to use so there is nothing to worry...
     
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  3. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    #3
    Where you have read that ??

    Google Toolbar is free to use so you can use it without having any issue.

    DON.
     
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  4. RightMan

    RightMan Notable Member

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    #4
    If you are not comfortable using toolbar and your only purpose of it is to see page rank, then you can also use a plugin 'SearchStatus' with firefox browser! :)

    Regards,

    RightMan
     
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    Sxperm Notable Member

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    You have an option to choose if you want to share your usage information to Google or not. You can choose No and use Google Toolbar without worry anything. If you are so worried about your privacy then you may consider the Firefox add-ons recommended by Rightman instead.

    P.S. Whether you choose to accept it or not, your activity will tracked via other Google services such as Gmail, Adwords, Adsense, Doc, etc. :p
     
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    This is the better option, also try SEOQuake.

    But as for privacy, I don't think Google is cheating in any way when they gather data from you, they usually making things better like showing results based on your online activities..
     
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    You can use Google toolbar without worry anything because it is free. If you are worried your privacy then you may consider the Firefox add- ons recommended by Rightman instead.
     
    zesmedia, May 7, 2010 IP