Ruthanne, Scary! I think there's a way to stop Google from tracking you while leaving your GPS locator on. But Android and Google are connected so if you have an Android phone, maybe not. It is a good idea to leave the GPS locator on for those who drive on remote roads and get in an accident, for instance. More people than we realize are being snatched, so it's a possibility albeit an unlikely one.
I already know my name shows up in Google and other search engines because of my music. But I'm going to try doing what you did to see if it will tell me where I went today.