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See what Google thinks of you (demographics and interests) - beagledave - 07-11-2011
http://www.google.com/ads/preferences/view
(based on browsing history)
Google thinks that I'm a bit younger than I really am. It did get my gender and several interests correct.
Re: See what Google thinks of you (demographics and interests) - rgG - 07-11-2011
They think I am younger than I am, and that I am a man.
Re: See what Google thinks of you (demographics and interests) - beagledave - 07-11-2011
rgG wrote:
They think I am younger than I am, and that I am a man.
(Austin Powers) "She's a MAN, baby!!...." (/Austin powers)
Re: See what Google thinks of you (demographics and interests) - john dough - 07-11-2011
Thanks for that. I now opted out and am passing on this tip for my clients to do the same (if they wish).
Re: See what Google thinks of you (demographics and interests) - Filliam H. Muffman - 07-11-2011
Your cookie
Google stores the following information in a cookie to associate your ads preferences with the browser you are currently using:
id=OPT_OUT
Re: See what Google thinks of you (demographics and interests) - cbelt3 - 07-11-2011
That's very cool. It thinks I'm a lot older than I am. I guess I'm a fuddy duddy about my desires.
So, this is the new version of "Tivo Thinks I'm gay".
For me. Google thinks I'm an ancient geek.
Re: See what Google thinks of you (demographics and interests) - pinkoos - 07-11-2011
"...that Google has associated with your cookie."
Something about that sentence just sounds perverted.
Re: See what Google thinks of you (demographics and interests) - Bernie - 07-11-2011
They have my gender and location right. I edited my prefs and left it in place. May be I can avoid the Pee Cee virus protection pop up that way.
Re: See what Google thinks of you (demographics and interests) - OWC Jamie - 07-11-2011
Re: See what Google thinks of you (demographics and interests) - abevilac - 07-11-2011
...hmmm. It thinks I'm older and a man. :oldfogey: wrong!