If that seems a bit over the top even for Google the search engine, you can test yourself by using a free application called GoogleTeller created by the creator Bert Hubert.

GoogleTeller produces a brief “blip” sound every when your data is transmitted via one of Google’s IP addresses that are public. The application is only compatible with Linux desktops at the moment, however Hubert uploaded a video demonstrating the program to test the results yourself.

The tiny beeps that you hear don’t come from Hubert’s keyboard or mouse, they’re GoogleTeller recording every single connection with Google’s servers. The almost constant beeping of an simple Dutch government website — a country with more stringent data tracking laws than the U.S.–shows the extent to which Google’s monitoring is. Imagine what the sounds would be like when you use Google to search using Chrome or, even more you’re using you’re using a Pixel smartphone or Chromebook.

Although GoogleTeller’s Linux exclusive status implies that Windows as well as Mac users aren’t able verify Google’s trackers on their own but the main point is still relevant: Google collects a lot of your personal information. A Lot . There isn’t a need for an app to show you that, however you could get the results Depressing enlightening.

Do you think your privacy is in danger? Google typically uses this information to identify problems and improve its services and most likely, to earn revenue through its partners in advertising. The practices of advertising are not sane and the use of such intensive tracking can be disruptive but the real problem arises from external threats that could intercept and expose data of users if not properly secured. This risk is present by any business that gathers user information.

It’s good to know that that you are able to generallyescape the trackers of Google. The web the browsers as well as extension extensions for browsers with more robust privacy controls that stop Google and any other third party from snooping on the data you browse. There are also controls for users within your Google Account which restrict the information you can share with Google as well as auto-delete the information it holds on your behalf. The only sure method to stay away from Google’s trackers is to remove all data in your Google Account and stop using its products completely.