Tagged “privacy”
Read about our focus on privacy and what we've done to ensure your data is safe
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7 things a VPN doesn't do (that ads imply it does)
VPNs are useful and oversold at the same time. Here are the seven most common myths, each with the honest version, so you buy the tool for the right reasons.
September 21, 2026 3 min read 
Alexis Dollé
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VPN vs Tor: which one, when?
VPNs are fast privacy from one company you trust. Tor is slow anonymity from a network nobody controls. Here's how to pick the right one for each moment.
September 21, 2026 3 min read Alexis Dollé
vpn
How to choose a VPN you can trust
Every VPN claims no logs and total privacy. Five questions cut through the marketing: who pays, what's logged, who audited, who runs it, and how they talk.
September 20, 2026 3 min read Alexis Dollé
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Are free VPNs safe?
Some free VPNs are honest, most are not. Here's how "free" gets paid for, the red flags to check, and when a free VPN is actually fine.
September 20, 2026 4 min read Alexis Dollé
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Do I need a VPN at home?
On your own network, most VPN arguments disappear. One real one remains. Here's the honest case for and against a VPN at home.
September 18, 2026 3 min read Alexis Dollé
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What a VPN actually does: the honest guide
A VPN encrypts your connection and hides your IP. That's it, and that's plenty. Here's exactly what's covered, what isn't, and when you need one.
September 17, 2026 3 min read Alexis Dollé
privacy
Why we're partnering with EasyOptOuts
We've teamed up with EasyOptOuts, the service that gets your name, address, and phone number taken down from data broker sites. Here's the deal, and why we picked them.
September 10, 2026 6 min read Alexis Dollé
privacy
Why we're partnering with addy.io
We've teamed up with addy.io, the open source alias service that gives every website its own email address. Here's the deal, and why we picked them.
September 7, 2026 5 min read Alexis Dollé
privacy
Why we're partnering with Ente
We've teamed up with Ente, the open source, end-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Photos. Here's the deal, and why we picked them.
August 18, 2026 5 min read 
James Ivings
privacy
The Best Email Spam Blocker in 2026 (and How to Choose One)
Looking for an email spam blocker, not a call blocker? Here is how the best spam blockers for email work in 2026 and how to pick one that stays private.
June 10, 2026 6 min read Alexis Dollé
privacy
What Is an Email Screener? Approve Senders Before They Reach You
An email screener lets you approve or block a new sender the first time they email you, so only people you allow reach your inbox. Here is how email screening works.
June 10, 2026 4 min read Alexis Dollé
privacy
How Does Unroll.me Work? A Plain-English Explainer (2026)
How Unroll.me actually works: the Gmail permission it asks for, the scan, what Block, Rollup and Keep really do, and what NielsenIQ does with your inbox.
June 3, 2026 13 min read Alexis Dollé
privacy
How to Delete Your Unroll.me Account and Revoke Gmail Access (2026 Guide)
Delete your Unroll.me account via web, iOS, or the public deletion route, then revoke its read access on your Google or Microsoft account. Under five minutes.
June 3, 2026 12 min read Alexis Dollé
privacy
The Unroll.me FTC Settlement: What Happened in 2019 (and What Changed Since)
In 2019 the FTC settled with Unroll.me over deceptive sign-up pop-ups. No fine, four consent order terms, a class action dismissed in 2018. Here is what really changed.
June 3, 2026 12 min read Alexis Dollé
comparisons
The 10 Best Clean Email Alternatives in 2026
Looking for a Clean Email alternative in 2026? Here are the 10 best options compared on real unsubscribes, pricing, privacy, EU availability, and ease of use.
April 22, 2026 13 min read Alexis Dollé
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The 7 Best GDPR-Compliant Email Cleanup Tools in 2026
The 7 best email unsubscribe tools that actually work in the EU and comply with GDPR. Compared on data handling, real unsubscribes, and EU availability.
April 22, 2026 12 min read Alexis Dollé
comparisons
The 10 Best Bulk Email Unsubscribe Tools in 2026
The 10 best bulk email unsubscribe tools in 2026. Compared on real unsubscribes vs filters, EU availability, multi-mailbox support, pricing, and privacy.
April 20, 2026 13 min read Alexis Dollé
privacy
10 Best Unroll.me Alternatives in 2026 (Privacy-First, EU-Ready)
Honest review of the 10 best Unroll.me alternatives in 2026. Compared on privacy, EU availability, unsubscribe method, and price. Updated April 2026.
April 19, 2026 14 min read Alexis Dollé
privacy
Why Unroll.me Isn't Available in Europe (and What to Use Instead in 2026)
Unroll.me has been blocked across the EU and EEA since 23 May 2018. The real GDPR reason, which countries are affected, and what to use instead in 2026.
April 19, 2026 10 min read Alexis Dollé
behind the scenes
How we made our SaaS homepage cookie-free 🍪
Discover how we made our SaaS homepage cookie-free, enhancing privacy and streamlining the user experience.
November 3, 2025 7 min read James Ivings
privacy
How to recognize phishing emails and how to stop them
Discover how to identify phishing emails and the steps you can take to protect your inbox from scams and threats.
September 6, 2023 6 min read 
Aleksandra S
competitors
A privacy-focused alternative to Unroll.me
Discover Leave Me Alone, a privacy-focused solution to unsubscribe from spam emails and manage subscriptions more securely. A better alternative to Unroll.me and Unsubscriber.
May 7, 2023 10 min read 
Danielle Johnson
privacy
De-Googling: Migrating from Google Photos to Nextcloud
In this guide, I share how I'm De-Googling my digital life by migrating from Google Photos to Nextcloud for better privacy and data control.
July 1, 2021 8 min read James Ivings
privacy
How to send privacy friendly emails
Learn how to send privacy-friendly emails by following a 'code of ethics' for email senders that ensures both privacy and respect.
December 4, 2020 6 min read James Ivings
privacy
Bootstrapping with a simple, low-cost tech stack
Explore how we built a low-cost, privacy-first tech stack for our email unsubscribing service, and discover the technologies behind it.
November 4, 2019 6 min read Danielle Johnson
privacy
Three companies who embrace transparency and openness
Discover how Baremetrics, Buffer, and Glitch built trust with transparency and openness, and how you can apply these lessons to your business.
August 1, 2019 8 min read 
Georgia Iacovou
privacy
Not all third-party tools are evil
With privacy scandals on the rise, many believe all third-party tools are bad. Discover privacy-friendly options that protect your data.
July 29, 2019 6 min read Danielle Johnson
privacy
5 simple ways to protect your online data in an age of privacy scandals
Learn 5 simple ways to protect your personal data and keep it safe from being sold in exchange for services.
July 16, 2019 6 min read Danielle Johnson
privacy
What does it mean to be an Open Startup?
Discover the meaning of being an Open Startup, how transparency fosters growth, and the benefits it brings to companies and products.
January 2, 2019 5 min read Danielle Johnson
