Hakuhistoriaa

Hakuhistoriaa refers to the record of a person’s searches across search engines, apps, and browsers. In practice it covers the queries entered by a user, the results clicked, and associated metadata such as timestamps, device information, and sometimes location. The term is commonly used in Finnish discussions of online privacy and data management.

Scope and storage: Local devices may keep a browser history, while cloud-based services preserve search histories for user's account. When signed in, history can be synchronized across devices; private or incognito modes typically avoid saving data to the account, though some residual data may be collected for security or analytics.

Uses: Hakuhistoriaa is used to improve features such as autocomplete, result personalization, and recommendations. It also helps users revisit past queries and can support analytics and product improvements. Data may be shared with advertising networks in accordance with privacy settings and consent.

Privacy and control: Most services provide tools to view, edit, or delete hakuhistoriaa, pause collection, or disable personalized results. Users can clear history locally, adjust retention periods, or switch to private modes. Under regulations such as the European Union's GDPR, individuals have rights to access, export, and erase personal data, including search history, on supported platforms.