Facebook does not directly track your Google searches. However, it is important to understand that Facebook does have access to certain information about your online activities through the use of cookies, pixels, and other tracking technologies. This allows them to gather data about your browsing behavior and interests, which can then be used to show you targeted advertisements on their platform.
One of the ways Facebook collects this information is through the use of the Facebook Pixel. Many websites use this pixel, which is a small piece of code provided by Facebook, to track user interactions on their site. When you visit a website that has the Facebook Pixel installed, it can track actions you take on that site, such as making a purchase, signing up for a newsletter, or viewing certain pages. This data is then sent back to Facebook, where it is used to create targeted advertising campaigns.
For example, let’s say you search for a pair of running shoes on Google and click on a website that has the Facebook Pixel installed. The pixel can track this interaction and send the data to Facebook, indicating that you have shown interest in running shoes. Based on this information, Facebook may then show you ads for running shoes on your Facebook timeline.
It’s important to note that Facebook does not have access to the specific search terms you enter into Google or any other search engine. They do not have the ability to see the exact websites you visit or the content of your searches. However, they can infer your interests based on the websites you visit that have the Facebook Pixel installed.
To further protect your privacy, you can take steps such as clearing your browsing history and cookies regularly, using browser extensions that block tracking technologies, or adjusting your Facebook ad preferences to limit the amount of personal data used for targeting ads.