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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Meta has settled "the largest consumer protection lawsuit in American history" for $18 billion and has agreed to make multiple changes for accounts of users under 18. www.reuters.com/business/meta-reach…

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

So many tech users, MOST tech users, stomach Big Tech's surveillance because of the convenience that technology offers. What they don't realize is that you CAN have privacy AND convenience. We've had a user base for over a decade long that proves it!

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Flock Safety is announcing new "safeguards" to supposedly address privacy concerns and instances of police misuse, but privacy advocates have already dismissed the changes as minor and insufficient: www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/flock…

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

With more companies promising privacy, how can you determine who you can actually trust? Here are three ways that you can tell what companies ACTUALLY do with your data, and where their priorities lie...

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Streaming platform Twitch has started using creators' content and videos to train Amazon AI models, and automatically opted all creators in as the default: kotaku.com/twitch-is-now-using-your…

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

If you're USED to being a lab rat for Big Tech, then surrendering your data doesn't seem so bad...and that's what tech giants are counting on. But we've got subscribers who have stayed with us for over a decade who can attest to one important fact: there's a better way!

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

After sending a private joke to her partner and friends, a teacher's job was ended when FBI and sheriff's deputies showed up to her job and arrested her: www.gadgetreview.com/student-teache…

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

If you're new to data privacy, it can be overwhelming when you learn just how much data is being collected on you. But fear not! We've compiled a list of three different data sets that reveal the most about you...and there are tools available to protect them that you can start using NOW!

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Documents show that the FBI is seeking AI tools that can conduct "predictive modeling" to target dissidents who hold "hostility towards those who hold traditional American views on family, religion, and morality": reason.com/2026/07/28/minority-repo…

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Don't be fooled, Big Tech and Big Government want you to think that your privacy is a lost cause! You can remove a significant portion of your data from their surveillance ecosystem with just a few strategic swaps. Which tools would you recommend to a privacy newb?

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The FTC and multiple states are suing Hims and Hers for allegedly sharing users' sensitive health data with third party advertisers, despite promising patient privacy: www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-…

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

There are bills being considered and even passed across the globe that want to create encryption backdoors that let authorities access and/or scan users' data. They say that this would help "protect children", but breaking encryption makes ALL of us less safe...

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Records from one California police department showed that Flock cameras misread license plates in 71% of the alerts it sent: www.businessinsider.com/flock-camer…

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

We get that, if you're not used to paying for your email service with money, the idea can seem a bit strange at first. We can try telling you that it's worth it in the end...but we think it's much more convincing when you hear from our loyal customers who have been with us for over a decade!

A testimonial image with a blue and purple background features a quote: "I didn’t realize I’ve been using your service since 2014! I’m surprised I don’t run into more ppl who do :)" attributed to a StartMail user on Trustpilot. At the bottom left is a cartoon icon of a person with an orange beanie.

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

"You have nothing to fear if you have nothing to hide..." it's an argument you hear from Big Tech and their apologists. But it doesn't take much to figure out why it's a bad one...

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

U.S. prosecutors have charged a man with "destroying evidence" for utilizing a "duress password" to wipe his phone while he was being held for questioning: www.404media.co/the-government-hope…

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

We can't believe that, in 2026, people are still giving out their email address just for a 10% off coupon! It's time to stop giving out your real email address...but you can still redeem those discounts if you have email aliases.

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

While some people are excited to implement emerging tech like AI, it's important to recognize that, in its current form, these models and tools create HUGE risks to your data and your privacy...

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

While cities across the US are ditching Flock cameras due to public backlash, many are simply replacing them with similar cameras from companies like Axon: www.gadgetreview.com/cities-are-dit…

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

We've always strived to introduce and improve features to better our users' experiences. Since our subscribers are our ONLY source of revenue, we work for THEM and only them...not for shareholders, advertisers, or investors.

A testimonial praising StartMail which includes a user's positive review from Trustpilot that reads "A super email provider that protects privacy. Simple user interfaces and features are being improved. I've been using Startmail for a year and I'm very satisfied!" An icon of a person with a bag and sunglasses on their head.

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

It's not just local police departments. Grocery and retail stores in America are also putting up Flock cameras... and then sharing that information with police: www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/groc…

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

You may think that the worst part of being served targeted ads is that they're super creepy and specific. In reality, the info that's being used for that scarily accurate targeting is being shown to thousands of companies without your knowledge.

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

AI advocates keep trying to tell us that the technology is "inevitable". The truth is, no technology is inevitable...especially one that poses SUCH a huge privacy risk. Do YOU trust it with your private data?

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

You need to stop giving out your real email address. Seriously. It's not just about spam...your email address itself is a tracker that companies and bad actors can use to track you. Learn more about the risks here: www.startmail.com/stop-giving-your-…

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Apple has failed to fix a vulnerability with their "Hide My Email" tool that can expose a user's real email address, according to cybersecurity researchers and journalists: www.404media.co/apple-hide-my-email…

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

One of our most useful and vital features isn't our encryption or our owned and operated infrastructure...it's our support team of REAL HUMANS! When you're having issues, a real human who genuinely wants to help makes all of the difference in the world.

A Trustpilot review for StartMail highlights a positive experience. The review reads "Having lost my log-in address I was impressed with StartMail's effort to retrieve this for me with little to go on but a payment detail. Thanks for all your support over this issue. Really First Class! Greatly impressed!"

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The U.S. House of Representatives has fast tracked and passed the KIDS Act, "a Privacy and Free Speech Disaster" that stitches together over a dozen failed bills that seek to age-gate the Internet: reclaimthenet.org/the-house-ju...

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Countries and regions across the globe are passing Age Verification laws that mandate certain websites and users to check that all users are over a certain age. While advocates claim that these laws "protect children", they put EVERYONE at risk: www.startmail.com/age-verification

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

They've been busted for invading our privacy without permission, harming our mental health, making their products as addictive as possible, and pursing short term private at the cost of everyone and everything else. Yet some users STILL seem to think that Big Tech are their friends...

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

You may have had your free email address for years now...but the world we live in now uses your email to track your every move and fill your inbox with spam. It's time to stop giving out your real email address. Do exactly what this user says!

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Android users...you didn't think we would forget about you, did you? The best way to protect your device and your data is to strictly limit what data your apps can access. That means auditing permissions REGULARLY!

A navy blue graphic titled "Step One: Open Your Settings" features icons of a gear and toggle switches. The text reads: "Go to: Settings → Apps → Permissions. From there, you can review which apps have access to: Location, Camera, Calendar, Microphone, Files, Contacts." The graphic is by StartMail.

A green graphic titled "Step Two: Review These Permissions First" features icons of a hand and a a check mark. The text reads: "Don’t go app-by-app initially. Start with the highest-risk categories: Location, Microphone, Camera, Storage/Files" while surrounded by icons of a pin, a camera, a cloud, and a microphone." The graphic is by StartMail.

A navy blue graphic titled "Step Three: AskYourself This Question" features icons of a thinking emoji and a hand selecting a button. The text reads: "“Does this app actually need this permission?” Examples: Weather app → probably needs location, but only while using the app. Social media app → may need camera access when taking photos. Random mobile game → probably doesn’t need microphone or precise location but may need storage to save progress. Food delivery app → might need location during delivery tracking, not all day long." The graphic is by StartMail.

A green graphic titled "Step Four: Adjust the App's Permissions" features icons of a finger and a wrench. The text reads: "Most phones give you these permission options: Allow all the time, Allow only while using the app, Ask every time, Deny." The graphic is by StartMail.

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Google appears to be working on a feature for the Pixel that will “keep track of what you hear throughout your day, from the music around you to your important conversations": 9to5google.com/2026/06/22/google-pi…

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Journalists have uncovered at least a dozen incidents where police officers have utilized Flock cameras to illegally stalk people, a figure that experts warn is "a vast underreporting of the overall abuse": www.404media.co/cops-keep-getting-a…

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

National and local law enforcement agencies have begun circulating reports of "Anti-Tech Extremism" as more citizens actively oppose the rollout of AI and the construction of new data centers: www.wired.com/story/us-law-enforcem…

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Do you know what data your apps can access on your phone? Even if you're wary, apps update all the time and employ all sorts of tricks to gain access to your data. Do this ten minute phone permission audit NOW! No seriously, now.

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

QUICK! Do you know exactly what data all of your apps are collecting? Are you SURE?? That's why you need to perform this quick app permissions audit, so that you can take control of your data BACK! Do it now! Yes, NOW!

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Hackers are stealing login credentials for high profile Instagram accounts (like Sephora's and Barack Obama's) by simply asking Meta AI to give it to them: www.404media.co/hackers-simply-aske…

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Giving apps access to your data is about WAY more than functionality. Yyou may not even know what they can learn with it! Read our latest blog article to learn more about the data apps gather and how to adjust your settings to protect yourself! www.startmail.com/review-these-app-…

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

WAIT! Before you tap "Accept", do you know just how much information that tech companies, advertisers, and data brokers can gather with that data? If not, then it's time for you to read our latest blog article...

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Other providers offer a "free tier" that doesn't actually let you have the full experience: severely limited storage, no features, no support whatsoever. We offer a trial where you can utilize EVERY feature and get the full experience.

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

So what if your "free" email provider sends a bunch of spam and ads to your inbox? You can just delete them, right? It's not that simple. Your email provider sold your personal data so that someone could target you. Also, email ads are FULL of trackers, spyware, and other ways to monitor you.

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Why trust us with your email and your data? It's an extremely valid question. First, we're one of the first fully private email services, and have been in business for over a decade. More importantly, we were made to serve YOU, not shareholders or advertisers.

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

When our subscribers are our sole source of revenue, our only priority is keeping you safe and satisfied. We don't have VC backers or shareholders to please, no quarterly projections to meet at all costs. This is why our customers stick around!

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

So why are we so obsessed with users' privacy? Our right to privacy is a lynch pin to protecting so many more of our human rights. You can't have freedom of thought or expression if you don't get to choose which aspects of your life stay private.

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Now that tech giants are trying to force AI on all of us, expect a whole new crop of half truths and whole lies about these new AI agents and why we should use them. Don't fall for it! AI agents are unpredictable and have already caused hundreds of leaks and security incidents!

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

How does our private email service actually work? Every StartMail user has their own encrypted vault on our owned and operated servers. No one (and we mean NO ONE) can access any of the data in your vault until you log in...not even us!

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Thousands of happy customers can't be wrong, can they? StartMail has what you need: world class encryption, intuitive design, easy migration, powerful features, real human support...and nothing that you don't: spam, ads, cumbersome membership tiers, or shareholders.

A graphic featuring a testimonial from a StartMail user on Trustpilot. The testimonial reads "StartMail is hands down one of the BEST email service providers I’ve ever used. Their system is clean, fast, and extremely efficient — exactly how email should be. The alias system is outstanding — I can create as many aliases as I want with ease, which is a huge advantage." The testimonial is rated 5 out of 5 stars. At the bottom, there's an icon of a character with a speech bubble.

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Our only revenue comes from you, the subscriber. We've built our entire business model around keeping our users secure and happy, so why not give it a try for yourself?

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Is the price of our subscription really worth it? You need only listen to any of our thousands of happy subscribers, and they will tell you. Not only is the peace of mind and ease of use worth it, our unlimited alias feature can help save you money every single time you shop online!

A graphic features a quote about StartMail, that reads " StartMail is hands down one of the BEST email service providers I’ve ever used. Their system is clean, fast, and extremely efficient — exactly how email should be. The alias system is outstanding — I can create as many aliases as I want with ease, which is a huge advantage. 5/5 Stars" The text is attributed to a StartMail user on TrustPilot. The background is a light periwinkle and navy blue with an envelope icon.

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StartMail @startmail.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

When other email providers advertise end-to-end encryption, they're only talking about messages sent to OTHER people with encrypted email. So what happens when you need to send an encrypted message to someone without a private email account? We have a feature for that!

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