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How private is your Gmail, and should you switch?

Most people are aware of the cookies that track them across the web, and the privacy-invading practices of Google search, but did you know Google’s email service, Gmail, collects large amounts of data too?

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  • Gozzin
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    I use GMail. I'm sure they are aware that I mark anything that's not personal as "spam" and never even open it. I can count on one hand how much spam I get every 2 years. I also use a robust ad blocker and block 3rd. party cooties..

    These types of emails – from businesses offering products and services – can be monitored by the sender, whether you knowingly signed up or not. Data sent back to email marketers includes whether you’ve opened the email, how long for, and which links you’ve clicked on.

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