After reading about so many cases like these, it is safe to assume that trusting google with your data is not a good idea.
If I lose access to my GMail today I would lose access to many important services in my life such as my insurance, utility bills, investments etc. Hence, I am looking to move away from Gmail.
For those who have successfully transitioned, would you have any advice?
I know about - Proton mail - Fast mail but I feel anxious in trusting these services because - I do not know much about their privacy practices. (I heard Proton Mail diluted their privacy garuntees last year due to some legal requirements?) - I am afraid that these companies might shutdown as well one day leaving me in a limbo with my data that might not be migratable.
Self hosting is not an option for me and I assume most of us. Would the HN community be of any help?