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Why Does Google Show My Profile Information?

Everything you need to know about how your profile appears on Google

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Written by JobzMall Agent
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Quick Answers

Q: I deleted my account, why is it still on Google? Think of Google like a photo album of the internet - it takes time (usually 72 hours) to remove old photos. While we've deleted your data from our systems, Google needs time to update its album.
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Q: I updated my profile, but Google shows old information Google doesn't see websites in real-time. It's like having an old photo in a yearbook - even though you've changed your hairstyle, the yearbook still shows your old look until a new edition is published.
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Q: My profile appears in Google searches but I never wanted this If your profile is visible on Google, it means your profile was set to "Public." By default, all JobzMall profiles are private - you or someone with access to your account must have changed this setting.
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Understanding Your Privacy on JobzMall

Default Privacy Settings

  • ✅ All new accounts are automatically set to PRIVATE

  • ✅ Only you can see your profile information

  • ✅ Employers can only see what you explicitly share with them

When Your Profile Becomes Public

Your information only appears in Google searches if:

  • You manually changed your profile setting to "Public"

  • You wanted to share your portfolio publicly

  • You activated the "Discoverable on Web" option

Controlling Your Visibility

You can check and change your privacy settings anytime:

  1. Go to Profile Settings

  2. Look for "Profile Visibility"

  3. Select "Private" to hide from Google

  4. Select "Public" to be discoverable


Common Scenarios & Solutions

"Help! I Want to Remove My Profile from Google"

  1. First, set your profile to Private in settings

  2. Google will remove your info within 72 hours

  3. In the meantime, your profile is already private to new visitors

"I Need to Update What Google Shows"

  1. Update your profile information

  2. Be patient - Google takes 3-14 days to show new info

  3. Share direct profile links instead of relying on Google

"I Want to Be Found on Google"

  1. Go to Profile Settings

  2. Set profile to "Public"

  3. Enable "Discoverable on Web"

  4. Wait 3-14 days for Google to index your profile
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Why Make Your Profile Public? Key Benefits of a Public Profile

1. Passive Job Discovery

  • Recruiters can find you even when you're not actively applying

  • Companies searching for specific skills can discover your portfolio

  • Get job opportunities you might have missed otherwise

2. Professional Branding

  • Create your own professional landing page without building a website

  • Control your online narrative when employers Google you

  • Showcase your portfolio to a wider audience

  • Stand out in your industry with a curated professional presence

Pro Tips for Managing Your Online Presence

Before Making Profile Public, Consider:

  • What information you want visible to everyone

  • Whether you need global discovery

  • If targeted sharing with specific employers is better

Important Reminders

  • JobzMall prioritizes your privacy by default

  • You have full control over your visibility

  • Public profiles can be switched back to private anytime

  • Changes to Google visibility aren't instant

  • Direct profile links always show current information

Still Have Questions?

Contact our support team at [email protected] - we are here to help

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