CNET:  “If you’re done with Google or have an old account you no longer need, here’s what you need to do to close your account. Whether you want to close your Google account over privacy concerns or you’re trying to reduce the number of internet accounts you have, the process takes some effort and time, but can be done without much fuss. The key is to take the time to download a copy of all of your data, and double check that none of your online accounts use the Gmail address you’re about to close. It’d be a shame if you lost access to your bank account because you forgot to change your email address beforehand…”