Millions are being urged to change their settings on Google Maps to protect themselves

From navigating cities to finding local restaurants, many of us depend on Google Maps to get around in daily life.

But despite its portability, the platform’s panoramic street views can reveal private information about your home that may not be welcome online.

In the past, mapping tools were seen as “useful” for criminals planning attacks – from burglary to terrorism.

Google Maps itself also pixelated details of the Apple CEO’s home last year after concerns were stalked.

However, some will be pleased that blurring unwanted content on the web is easily accessible for all Google Maps website users.

Google Maps offers the ability to blur faces, your home, cars, and other personal details

To do this, users should search for their home address on their computer using Google Maps.

A photo of your home should then appear, which can be clicked to present a close-up street view of the area.

If there are details you want to blur, click on the three little dots that should be in the top left corner of the Google view.

This gives the “Report a problem” option which allows users to record an inappropriate street view when clicked on.

Requests can be made here to blur faces, houses, cars, license plates or various objects.

There is also an option to notify Google if there are any image quality issues.

The only information about you is an e-mail address.

For many of us, Google Maps is indispensable for getting around in everyday life

For those worried about walking alone in the dark, Google Maps also allows users to share their location with loved ones.

To access it, click on the three lines to the left of the search bar, which display a menu view.

This offers a location sharing option where users can choose how long to share this tracking information with selected personal contacts.