

We don’t blame you if you want to put a stop to that, so let’s look at the best Gmail alternatives currently available. Let’s throw out a random example: say, maybe Google data mining your inbox so it can better advertise to you, for instance? Instead, the real threats to most people’s privacy are businesses and private entities that want to buy, sell, and mine your data. And if they are, it won’t matter what email service you use. However, creepy and concerning as the government having access to our data may be, most people aren’t on the NSA’s radar.

These privacy concerns are part of an era of data security risks that go deeper than just Google, and for some, it’s a question of privacy from various government agencies. For years, Gmail and Chrome have been changing from what were once some of the most flexible and open internet tools out there, to something more closed-off-and, in some cases, less secure. That reality has created consternation over some of the recent privacy and security-related changes to Gmail and Google Chrome.

It’s not a stretch to assume you probably use Gmail-it seems like most of the world does, these days.
