If you think Google is adversarial then don't use Gmail; It seems strange to avoid using their 'apps' but continuing to use their products? I think you just handed them that information when you logged into their website.
>I think you just handed them that information when you logged into their website.
Obviously and that's my point. You are not going to avoid Google if you use the web. The best you can do is limit exposure.
>Google is adversarial then don't use Gmail
This is ignorant and unhelpful. Do you think I just decided not to consider that option? I don't have an option. I have to use it for work. This is the problem with the "don't use it" crowd. Most people are not going to get away from the major email provider options. The best I can do is sign in via browser or a 3rd party app.
> Obviously and that's my point. You are not going to avoid Google if you use the web. The best you can do is limit exposure.
That couldn't have been your point. It's very easy to avoid having a gmail account.
> This is ignorant and unhelpful.
People here don't know you personally, or your needs. Most people don't need gmail for work. If your job requires you to use google products, it's going to be difficult for you to avoid google. But, again, your situation is not representative of the vast majority of people.
>That couldn't have been your point. It's very easy to avoid having a gmail account.
Did you miss the part where I told you we have Google Workspace (GSuite) and I have to use it for work? What part of getting rid of that is easy? I cannot stop using it end of story.
>People here don't know you personally, or your needs. Most people don't need gmail for work.
I feel like you're not aware of the fact that Gmail is used in corporate environments through Google Workspace. You need to research before spouting off stuff that's obviously misinformed. It's a direct competitor to Office 365 and MS Outlook servers.
Depends on your administrator. If they allow IMAP to be turned on for your gmail account then yes. However, your email is still going through Google's servers and this is still only a partial mitigation. You get the gmail app off your phone but that's about it.
A lot of admins won't enable IMAP for security purposes though.
I don't think it's fair to say I was ignorant when you only now mention need it for work. You could use a second handset, or try asking your employer to move away from Google products, or even find a new employer. There's plenty of options here.
If you say that the best you can do is limit exposure, then do that!
