Stealing your private information is just one of the many steps Google takes to invade your online privacy. Another way that Gmail does is this is by scanning your personal emails for certain keywords to show you targeted advertisements. If you want your personal data to be protected and do not want to be spied on, you should look for better email options.

Here are some great alternatives to Gmail that will let you stay connected (without depending on Google):

If you’re concerned about online privacy and security, and you use a VPN to protect your privacy, it makes sense to use a different email service than Gmail. Try any of the services mentioned above to keep your email and activities secure.