Question:
I understand the importance of using a private browser and privacy respecting email service. But:
Lets say in my Gmail, the only thing I receive is random spam, or the only thing I receive is banking and healthcare related emails.
In Google Chrome, or Edge, the only thing I do is log into accounts. No web browsing, no watching Youtube, no research, and no online shopping on those browsers.
These activities don’t reveal too much about my interests and personalities. Receiving spam, doing banking and healthcare, and logging into my accounts, are all activities most people do. Those activities don’t set me apart from the crowd, or give away too much data that can be used for advertising.
Is there something I’m missing? Can I use Chrome and Gmail for these generic activities? I know it all depends on my threat model, but if I’m trying to stop Google from building a sophisticated ad profile about me, are those activities okay? I do prefer the security of Chrome and Gmail.
To be clear, I would use Protonmail and Brave browser for watching Youtube, online shopping, and personal communication with friends, as these activities reveal a lot about my personality.